ENGLISH

Japan Through the Looking Glass

By Alan Macfarlane

Book information

Publisher
Profile Books
Year
2009
ISBN
1861979673, 9781861979674
LCC
DS
Open Library ID
OL23120735M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1874681 bytes)
Pages
288\273
Time added
2012-02-27 23:10:43

Description

This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest - Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.

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