| The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture Contributor(s): Martin, Eric (Read by), Davies, Roger J. (Author), Ikeno, Osamu (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798200301980 Publisher: Tantor Audio OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Japan - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, belly art; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. All in all, 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. |
