Principles of Japanese Discourse: A Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521590952)

This is the first book on Japanese rhetorical style and strategy ever made available for English readers. Professor Maynard presents, in thirty entries, clear explication of Japanese discourse organization and detailed analysis of the rhetorical strategies used. Also included are practice readings selected from contemporary Japanese discourse, including essays, newspaper columns, a short story, a comic and an advertisement, with translations and wordlists. A helpful self-study guide, it is also an excellent reference source for students and instructors of Japanese.

Author: Senko K. Maynard
ISBN-10: 0521590957
ISBN-13: 9780521590952
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/05/1998
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d