{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture-paperback","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoger J. Davies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOsamu Ikeno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: \u003ci\u003eaimai\u003c\/i\u003e (ambiguity), \u003ci\u003eamae\u003c\/i\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), \u003ci\u003eamakudari\u003c\/i\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven), \u003ci\u003echinmoku\u003c\/i\u003e (silence in communication), \u003ci\u003egambari\u003c\/i\u003e (perseverance), \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social obligation), \u003ci\u003eharagei\u003c\/i\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003ci\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/i\u003e (the appearance of modesty), \u003ci\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/i\u003e (seniority), \u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003ci\u003ezoto\u003c\/i\u003e (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone--business people, travelers, or students--perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext in this series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoger Davies\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Bangor, and is currently Professor of Applied Linguistics and Academic Director of the English Education Center at Ehime University in Matsuyama, Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOsamu Ikeno\u003c\/b\u003e holds master's degrees in linguistics and ESL from Kobe University and the University of Hawaii. He is Associate Professor of English Education in the Faculty of Education at Ehime University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978586423597,"sku":"9780804832953","price":18.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ZHVpODNKSjNSUzAyUWJTNXlWaXlOQT09.webp?v=1775806010","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}