{"product_id":"japan-lucien-ellington-9781576072714","title":"Japan: A Global Studies Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA valuable addition to ABC-CLIO's \u003ci\u003eGlobal Studies\u003c\/i\u003e series, this resource covers Japan in two main sections--a narrative history and an extensive general reference section.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a friendly introduction to this vital, ancient country. In a series of practical, readable essays, this title explores Japan's island geography and its influence on the nation's history. \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e traces the \"economic miracle\" that was born in the ashes of World War II and grew into an economy seven times the size of China's--but at considerable social cost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt examines Japan's vibrant cultural traditions--from the 11th century's \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e to karaoke, sushi, and the \"salary man.\" \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e entices readers to continue their exploration by offering an inviting collection of jumping-off points: a timeline of Japanese history; a mini-encyclopedia of significant people, places, and events; and an annotated bibliography covering all aspects of Japanese society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucien Ellington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1576072711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781576072714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 307\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.56w x 1.14d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2003 pg. 46","brand":"Lucien Ellington","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088583078143,"sku":"9781576072714","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cde2ae5c-b059-4841-88ae-e1c7439f32b5.jpg?v=1769105576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-lucien-ellington-9781576072714","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}