Japan S Cultural Code Words Key Terms That Explain The Attitudes And Behavior Of The Japanese

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781462900626

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Japan's Cultural Code Words by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

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.

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Japan
ISBN : 4805311045

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Japan's Cultural Code Words; Key Terms That Explain the Attitudes and Behavior of the Japanese by Boye De Mente Pdf

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804835748

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Japan's Cultural Code Words by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

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.

Author : Keumsil Kim Yoon,Bruce Williams
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476617879

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Two Lenses on the Korean Ethos by Keumsil Kim Yoon,Bruce Williams Pdf

A war-torn country only 60 years ago, South Korea has since achieved prodigious growth and global integration, experiencing rapid industrialization and seeing its cultural exports gain international popularity. Because of this rapid transformation, an investigation of the Korean ethos—the shared self-concept woven through the divergent social contexts of both South and North Korea—is challenging. This book provides an introduction to the Korean ethos, detailing its representation in key cultural words and in film. Part I explores definitive concepts (terms) generally regarded as difficult to translate, such as han (regret), jeong (feeling) and deok (virtue), and how they are expressed in Korean cinema. Part II analyzes film narratives based on these concepts via close readings of 13 films, including three from North Korea.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462900091

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Japanese Samurai Code by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

This fascinating Japanese culture and business guide explains how bushido samurai culture has influenced modern Japanese behavior and business practices. Bushido, the ethical system of Japan's famous samurai class, which ruled the country from 1192 until 1868, eventually came to encompass every aspect of the lives of the people—their philosophical and spiritual beliefs, their etiquette, their family life, their dress, their work, their aesthetic sense, even their recreation. In The Japanese Samurai Code, Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente attempts to identify the positive factors in Bushido that were primarily responsible for the astounding economic success of the Japanese, and still today play a vital role in their economic prowess. Perfect for those interested in doing business in, or with, Japan, or just trying to improve their own personal skills and performance, this book is a success manual for people in any endeavor. Chapters include: The Power of the Samurai Culture—Kyoui no Bushi Bunka The Spirit that Motivates the Japanese—Nihonjin no Seishin Taking the Best & Leaving the Rest—Shusha Sentaku no "Myou" The Power of Dignity—Hinkaku no Chikara The Samurai Work Ethic—Bushi no Roudoh Rinri Knowing Without Being Told—Anmoku no Ryokai Adjusting to Change—Henka ni Taiou The Discriminating Mind—Urusai no Hitotachi and more!

Author : James D Babb
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473908796

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The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japanese Studies by James D Babb Pdf

"A welcome addition to any reading list for those interested in contemporary Japanese society." - Roger Goodman, Nissan Professor of Modern Japanese Society, University of Oxford "I know no better book for an accessible and up-to-date introduction to this complex subject than The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japan Studies." - Hiroko Takeda, Associate Professor, Organization for Global Japanese Studies, University of Tokyo "Pioneering and nuanced in analysis, yet highly accessible and engaging in style." - Yoshio Sugimoto, Emeritus Professor, La Trobe University The SAGE Handbook of Modern Japanese Studies includes outstanding contributions from a diverse group of leading academics from across the globe. This volume is designed to serve as a major interdisciplinary reference work and a seminal text, both rigorous and accessible, to assist students and scholars in understanding one of the major nations of the world. James D. Babb is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462913077

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Instant Chinese by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak simple Mandarin Chinese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting China for a short time and want a Mandarin phrase book to help you communicate in the Chinese language? If so, this Mandarin phrasebook and dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the most essential content for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in China right now! The idea of Instant Chinese is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Lafayette De Mente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in Mandarin Chinese. Words are repeated in different combinations, building familiarity without effort. All phrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters and standard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the phrases correctly. An English–Chinese dictionary makes looking up a word or phrase simple and quick. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this chinese phasebook: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more.

Author : P. Haghirian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230302228

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Japanese Consumer Dynamics by P. Haghirian Pdf

Today Japan is still the second largest and most important consumer market in the world. This book discusses the development of Japanese consumerism, particularities of Japanese consumer behaviour and consumer rights, new consumer groups and emerging trend in the Japanese market.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462901784

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Instant Korean by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak simple Korean but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Korea for a short time and want a Korean phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this Korean phrasebook for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the most essential content for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in Korea right now! The idea of Instant Korean is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Demente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a Korean language vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly you can learn Korean and how fluently you too can communicate in Korean. An English–Korean dictionary makes looking up words and phrases simple and quick. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this Korean phrasebook: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more. About the new edition: This revised edition has manga illustrations to give visual cues for language use in context, and useful cultural notes on what's proper in Korea—how to address someone based on the hierarchy in societal structure (age, gender and how well acquainted with the other party), how to get the attention of a wait staff in a restaurant, etc.

Author : Dan Landis,Dharm P. S. Bhawuk
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1081 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781108846462

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The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Training by Dan Landis,Dharm P. S. Bhawuk Pdf

With the number of international migrants globally reaching an estimated 272 million (United Nations report, September 2019), the need for intercultural training is stronger than ever. Since its first edition, this handbook has evaluated the methodologies and suggested the best practice to develop effective programs aimed at facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and boosting the economic developments of the countries mostly affected by migration. This handbook builds and expands on the previous editions by presenting the rational and scientific foundations of intercultural training and focuses on unique approaches, theories, and areas of the world. In doing so, it gives students, managers, and other professionals undertaking international assignments a theoretical foundation and practical suggestions for improving intercultural training programs.

Author : David Hunter-Chester
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781498537902

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Creating Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, 1945–2015 by David Hunter-Chester Pdf

This study provides a comprehensive institutional history of Japan’s post-1945 army. It also analyzes representations of the military in popular culture, the place of soldiers in the formation of the country’s postwar national identity, and the social and political impact of constitutional restrictions on the military.

Author : Wang, Victor C. X.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1217 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466660472

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Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society by Wang, Victor C. X. Pdf

Technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives. This trend in ubiquitous technology has also found its way into the learning process at every level of education. The Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society offers an in-depth description of concepts related to different areas, issues, and trends within education and technological integration in modern society. This handbook includes definitions and terms, as well as explanations of concepts and processes regarding the integration of technology into education. Addressing all pertinent issues and concerns in education and technology in our changing society with a wide breadth of discussion, this handbook is an essential collection for educators, academicians, students, researchers, and librarians.

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780914778028

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Bridging Cultural Barriers in China, Japan, Korea & Mexico by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

The economies of the advanced countries have gone global, but not the cultures This presents a plethora of problems that include economic as well as political affairs, especially with countries whose cultures are often so different that compromises--much less agreements--range from difficult to impossible. In this book, author Boy Lafayette De Mente, known for his pioneer books on the business and social cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, presents a series of business-oriented insights that take much of the mystery out of the mindset and behavior of the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans and Mexicans. It is excellent background reading for business people, diplomats, political leaders, academics and students.

Author : Kenneth D. Keith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 811 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781444351798

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Cross-Cultural Psychology by Kenneth D. Keith Pdf

This book situates the essential areas of psychology within a cultural perspective, exploring the relationship of culture to psychological phenomena, from introduction and research foundations to clinical and social principles and applications. • Includes contributions from an experienced, international team of researchers and teachers • Brings together new perspectives and research findings with established psychological principles • Organized around key issues of contemporary cross-cultural psychology, including ethnocentrism, diversity, gender and sexuality and their role in research methods • Argues for the importance of culture as an integral component in the teaching of psychology

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780914778974

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Romantic Mexico--the Image and the Realities by Boye De Mente Pdf

This insightful guide provides an in-depth look at the history of male-female relations in Mexico; at how Indian, Moorish and Spanish influences molded the character of present-day Mexicans, and how these influences continue to play a role in sexual moral-ity, courting and marriage in Mexico. It covers the origins of the machismo cult, the smoldering pas-sions of men and women, the extraordinary romantic nature of Mexicans, the violent element in love, sex and marriage, visitors looking for romance in Mexico.and more! There are also some choice aphrodisiacs, including one that is known as "Raise the Dead!"