{"product_id":"modern-japan-louis-g-perez-9781440877568","title":"Modern Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapan, or the \"Land of the Rising Sun,\" is home to more than 126 million people, nearly 10 million of whom live in Tokyo alone. How did this tiny island nation become such a powerhouse in the 21st century, and where will it go from here? \u003ci\u003eModern Japan\u003c\/i\u003e examines history and contemporary life through thematic entries organized into chapters covering such topics as geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion and thought; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media and popular culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA chronology covers from prehistoric times to the present, and special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of Japanese society, key facts and figures about Japan, and a holiday chart. This volume is ideal for students researching Japan, as well as general readers interested in learning more about the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Louis G. Perez, R. W. Purdy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440877564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440877568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.23h x 7.14w x 1.13d","brand":"Louis G. Perez","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45898270474495,"sku":"9781440877568","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c9a3ec2b-7ef7-4860-a692-5308965ddc99.jpg?v=1721375915","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-japan-louis-g-perez-9781440877568","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}