The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture (Paperback)
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The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture (Paperback)

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Published: 15/03/2002
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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.

Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.

Among the topics explored are:

  • aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven)
  • chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), and giri (social obligation)
  • haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), and sempai-kohai (seniority)
  • wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving)
  • As well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.

With discussion topics and questions after each chapter, 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.

Next in this series:
Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 9780804832953
Number of pages: 280
Weight: 312 g
Dimensions: 216 x 140 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

"When I first saw The Japanese Mind, I assumed it would be similar to Takeo Doi's The Anatomy of Dependence. They're actually quite different. Doi's book focuses on the Japanese concept of emotional dependence, but The Japanese Mind gives an on-the-ground view of a wide range of topics in a way that would be more useful to newcomers who are getting established. Doi's book should be on the reading list too, but a little later. All of the essays in The Japanese Mind are excellent. The authors do a great job of representing their country and what they want for it domestically and globally. Students of Japanese studies, as well as casual readers, will learn a lot." —Japan Reference

"Although it can also be used as a textbook, this collection of essays about a wide variety of Japanese cultural concepts, such as Bushido and Wabi-Sabi, also contains useful information for those wanting a better understanding of Japanese society." —Library Journal

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