Japan - Softcover

Ellington, Lucien

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801302811 ISBN 13: 9780801302817

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

This introduction to life and culture in Japan presents a captivating portrait of the island nation, home to 127 million people and one of the most robust economies in the world. From sushi bars to anime, video games, and the enduring mystique of the samurai, Japan's fascinating culture is becoming increasingly prominent around the world. Experiencing two major modern economic revolutions and emerging as a major world economic power, Japan has become one of the globe's most influential countries. This volume focuses on an often misunderstood nation with vast economic and cultural influence in the United States and around the world. It combines thoroughly up-to-date coverage of Japan's history, geography, politics, economics, and society, with a range of helpful reference tools. Delving deeper than typical reference books, "Asia in Focus: Japan" is the ideal authoritative introduction to Japanese life for students, businesspeople, travelers, and other interested readers.The volume offers a contemporary look at the Japanese economy, extensive cultural coverage, and a rich collection of photographs. This resource also dispels long-running stereotypes and misconceptions to show Japan's surprising diversity and creativity. This title features a detailed historical account takes the reader on a narrative journey from the rise of the Jomon culture some 13,000 years ago to the economic downturn of the 1990s and subsequent recovery. It includes an annotated bibliography and a wide variety of images. This title helps readers understand the factors that drove Japan's resurgence as a leading world economy. It presents the intricacies of Japan's unique culture and its widespread influence in the United States and around the globe. It is a compendium of practical information on Japanese customs, from gift-giving to bathing etiquette.

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Review:

"This comprehensive book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about Japan, including instructors wanting a textbook for a college course on the country. Many features make this book attractive. Ellington's style is clear and concise, and he provides short conclusions for each chapter, followed by a helpful list of sources. Black-and-white photographs complement the written text. The chapters have sidebars that provide additional illumination by spotlighting subjects . . . The author's descriptions provide just the right detail . . . There is a brief glossary, and an excellent 40-page section on facts and statistics concerning Japan. . . . This book is a fine source of information about Japan, superior to other books on the subject." -

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About the Author:

Lucien Ellington is codirector of the Asia Program and UC Foundation Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. He is founding editor of the Association for Asian Studies teaching journal Education About Asia, and his published works include Education in the Japanese Life-Cycle: Implications for the United States and ABC-CLIO's Japan: A Global Studies Handbook.

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0801302811
• ISBN 13: 9780801302817
• Binding: Paperback