{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Among the topics explored are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eaimai\u003c\/i\u003e (ambiguity), \u003ci\u003eamae\u003c\/i\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), and \u003ci\u003eamakudari\u003c\/i\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003echinmoku\u003c\/i\u003e (silence in communication), \u003ci\u003egambari\u003c\/i\u003e (perseverance), and \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social obligation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eharagei\u003c\/i\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003ci\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/i\u003e (the appearance of modesty), and \u003ci\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/i\u003e (seniority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003ci\u003ezoto\u003c\/i\u003e (gift giving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith 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. \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.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0804832951\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780804832953\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Davies, Roger J., Ikeno, Osamu\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Mar 2002)","offer_id":46080455999685,"sku":"9780804832953","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780804832953.jpg?v=1776037278","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}