{"product_id":"japan-lucien-ellington-9781598841626","title":"Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelving deeper than typical reference books, \u003ci\u003eAsia in Focus: Japan\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucien Ellington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598841629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598841626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2009 pg. 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2009 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 59","brand":"Lucien Ellington","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44138634838271,"sku":"9781598841626","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_730e9eb2-e10a-4600-bc73-391a6f341a7a.jpg?v=1687900730","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-lucien-ellington-9781598841626","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}