| Japan's Cultural Code Words: 233 Key Terms That Explain the Attitudes and Behavior of the Japanese Edition, First Edition Contributor(s): De Mente, Boye Lafayette (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804835748 ISBN-13: 9780804835749 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2004 Annotation: Western perceptions of Japanese attitudes and behavior range from cute, quaint, and seductive to strange and sometimes savage. The best and fastest way to understand the dual nature of Japanese attitudes and behavior is through their business and cultural code words--key terms that reveal, in-depth, Japanese psychology and philosophy. In 234 essays, Japan culture expert, Boye Lafayette De Mente offers personal insights into the extremes of Japanese behavior and into the dynamics of one of the world's most fascinating societies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology |
| Dewey: 306.440 |
| LCCN: 2003116861 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 8" (0.80 lbs) 316 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Japan's Cultural Code Words is a study of Japanese society through the understanding of the key terms and concepts that define their attitudes and behaviors. Japan's traditional culture is still so powerful that it continues to be the prevailing force in molding and tuning the national character of the Japanese, with the result that they still have two faces--one modern and rational, the other traditional and emotional. The best and fastest way to an understanding of the traditional and emotional side of Japanese attitudes and behavior is through their business and cultural code words--key terms that reveal, in depth, their psychology and philosophy. In 234 essays, arranged alphabetically from Ageashi / Tripping on Your Own Tongue to Zenrei / Breaking the Molds of the Past. Long-term expatriate and internationally renowned expert on Japan, Boye Lafayette De Mente offers personal insights into the extremes of Japanese behavior and into the dynamics of one of the world's most fascinating societies. |