{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-roger-j-davies-9780804832953","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Among the topics explored are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eaimai\u003c\/i\u003e (ambiguity), \u003ci\u003eamae\u003c\/i\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), and \u003ci\u003eamakudari\u003c\/i\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003echinmoku\u003c\/i\u003e (silence in communication), \u003ci\u003egambari\u003c\/i\u003e (perseverance), and \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social obligation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eharagei\u003c\/i\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003ci\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/i\u003e (the appearance of modesty), and \u003ci\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/i\u003e (seniority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003ci\u003ezoto\u003c\/i\u003e (gift giving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone--business people, travelers, or students--perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext in this series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804832951\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804832953\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/15\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.70d","brand":"Roger J. Davies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051279610111,"sku":"9780804832953","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_50c55260-41a5-42b5-b9fb-36e05ae64312.jpg?v=1685012148","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-japanese-mind-roger-j-davies-9780804832953","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}