Japan: The Basics

Japan: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the culture, society, and the global positioning of Japan.

List of contents

1. Studying Japan 2. Signs of the Times 3. Visual Packaging Culture 4. Shaped By and Shaping Nature 5. Beliefs and Practices 6. One For All, All For One 7. Nationalism and Internationalism 8. Transnationalism and Isolation

About the author

Christopher P. Hood is a reader in Japanese studies at Cardiff University, UK. He is the author of Dealing with Disaster in Japan: Reponses to the Flight JL123 Crash (2011) and Shinkansen: From Bullet Train to Symbol of Modern Japan (2006), also published by Routledge. In 2016, he received a Certificate of Commendation from the Ambassador of Japan in the UK in recognition of distinguished service to contributing to the deepening of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and the UK.

Summary

Japan: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the culture, society, and the global positioning of Japan.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher P. Hood, Hood Christopher P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032107172
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3210717-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: The Basics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Japan, Economics, Business and Management, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Anthropology, Society & culture: general, Business & management, Religion: general, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Literature: history & criticism, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Asian History, Society and culture: general, Literature: history and criticism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General