Sources of Japanese Tradition, Abridged - 1600 to 2000; Part 2: 1868 to 2000

Informationen zum Autor Edited by Wm. Theodore de Bary Klappentext For almost fifty years, Sources of Japanese Tradition has been the single most valuable collection of English-language readings on Japan. Unrivalled in its wide selection of source materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, the two-volume textbook is a crucial resource for students, scholars, and readers seeking an introduction to Japanese civilization. Originally published in a single hardcover book, Volume 2 is now available as an abridged, two-part paperback. Part 1 covers the Tokugawa period to 1868, including texts that address the spread of neo-Confucianism and Buddhism and the initial encounters of Japan and the West. Part 2 begins with the Meiji period and ends at the new millennium, shedding light on such major movements as the Enlightenment, constitutionalism, nationalism, socialism, and feminism, and the impact of the postwar occupation. Commentary by major scholars and comprehensive bibliographies and indexes are included.Together, these readings map out the development of modern Japanese civilization and illuminate the thought and teachings of its intellectual, political, and religious leaders. Zusammenfassung A collection of English-language readings on Japan. Containing materials on history, society, politics, education, philosophy, and religion, this book features an introduction to Japanese civilization. It also covers the Tokugawa period to 1868 and addresses the spread of neo-Confucianism and Buddhism and the encounters of Japan and the West.

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• Authors: Wm Theodore de Bary, Wm. Theodore De Gluck Bary, William Theodore (COM)/ Gluck De Bary, Wm. Theodore de Bary, Wm. Theodore Gluck De Bary
• Assisted by: Wm. Theodore De Bary (Editor), William Theodore De Bary (Editor), Wm. Theodore de Bary (Editor), Carol Gluck (Editor), Carol (George Sansom Professor of History Gluck (Editor), Arthur Tiedemann (Editor), Arthur E. Tiedemann (Editor), Tiedemann Arthur (Editor)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.10.2006
• EAN: 9780231139168
• ISBN: 978-0-231-13916-8
• No. of pages: 648
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 33 mm
• Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations; Introduction to Asian Civilizations
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Japan, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History