The Japanese Mind

Author : Roger J. Davies,Osamu Ikeno
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781462900510

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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers 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. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. 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. Next in this series: Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.

Author : Roger J. Davies,Osamu Ikeno
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0804832951

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Twenty-eight essays provide an overview of modern Japanese culture, with attention to the society's values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles. War, gender roles, seniority rules, group consciousness, and aesthetics are specifically considered. A chronology and glossary are included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Charles A. Moore
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 082480077X

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A collection of essays that provide insight into Japanese culture. This book is a great buy for anyone interested in Japan.

Author : Roger J. Davies
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462918836

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Japanese Culture by Roger J. Davies Pdf

Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations takes readers on a thoroughly researched and extremely readable journey through Japan's cultural history. This much-anticipated sequel to Roger Davies's best-selling The Japanese Mind provides a comprehensive overview of the religion and philosophy of Japan. This cultural history of Japan explains the diverse cultural traditions that underlie modern Japan and offers readers deep insights into Japanese manners and etiquette. Davies begins with an investigation of the origins of the Japanese, followed by an analysis of the most important approaches used by scholars to describe the essential elements of Japanese culture. From there, each chapter focuses on one of the formative elements: Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Confucianism, and Western influences in the modern era. Each chapter is concluded with extensive endnotes along with thought-provoking discussion activities, making this volume ideal for individual readers and for classroom instruction. Anyone interested in pursuing a deeper understanding of this complex and fascinating nation will find Davies's work an invaluable resource.

Author : David G. Goodman,Masanori Miyazawa
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0739101676

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Jews in the Japanese Mind by David G. Goodman,Masanori Miyazawa Pdf

Why are the Japanese fascinated with the Jews? By showing that the modern attitude is the result of a process of accretion begun 200 years ago, this book describes the development behind Japanese ideas of Jews and how these images are reflected in their modern intellectual life

Author : Charles A. Moore
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1978-06-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0824800753

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The Chinese Mind by Charles A. Moore Pdf

What are the basic, unique characteristics of the Chinese mind, of the Chinese philosophical tradition, and of the Chinese culture based upon that thought-tradition? Here, in a series of living essays by men of exceptional competence, is an interdisciplinary approach to the essentials of Chinese philosophy and culture. These essays are selected chapters from the Proceedings of the four East-West Philosophers’ Conferences held at the University of Hawaii (1939, 1949, 1959, 1964). This volume, published jointly with the University of Hawaii Press, is one in a series of three; the two succeeding volumes will be The Indian Mind and The Japanese Mind. All are intended for the educated reader as well as for the philosophy student and scholar. Though not designed as textbooks, they will provide an excellent base for courses in this area.

Author : Robert C. Christopher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Japan
ISBN : 0804815178

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Author : Hidetada Shimizu,Robert A. LeVine
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521786983

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Japanese Frames of Mind by Hidetada Shimizu,Robert A. LeVine Pdf

Japanese Frames of Mind addresses two main questions in light of a collection of research conducted by both Japanese and American researchers at Harvard University: What challenge does Japanese psychology offer to Western psychology? Will the presumed universals of human nature discovered by Western psychology be reduced to a set of 'local psychology' among many in a world of unpredicted variations? The chapters provide a wealth of new data and perspectives related to aspects of Japanese child development, moral reasoning and narratives, schooling and family socialization, and adolescent experiences. By placing the Japanese evidence within the context of Western psychological theory and research, the book calls for a systematic reexamination of Western psychology as one psychology among many other ethnopsychologies. Written in mostly non-technical language, this book will appeal to developmental and cultural psychologists, anthropologists interested in psychological anthropology, educators, and anyone interested in Japanese and Asian studies.

Author : Roger Davis,池野修
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07
Category : Japan
ISBN : 4805310219

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Japanese Mind by Roger Davis,池野修 Pdf

In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what really 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 (perseverence), 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. Includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. 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. -- Description from http://www.barnesandnoble.com (May 27, 2015).

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780914778837

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Why the Japanese Are a Superior People! by Boye Lafayette De Mente Pdf

Boy Lafayette De Mente-author of more than 50 books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico-identifies and describes the cultural elements that made the Japanese an extraordinary people-elements based on the fact that the Japanese are right-brain oriented but are able to use both sides of their brain...with remarkable results that are responsible for their economic prowess, their aesthetic prowess, and the seductive nature of their culture. He pinpoints the areas where the Japanese have conspicuous advantages over Americans and other left-brain oriented people. A Must Read for anyone interested in understanding the character and mindset of the Japanese for whatever purpose.

Author : Candice Kumai
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780062669865

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Kintsugi Wellness by Candice Kumai Pdf

"Candice has created a guide to an ancient, common-sense and approachable way of living. In a crowded wellness space, Kintsugi Wellness truly stands out."-Sophia Amoruso, founder and CEO, Girlboss The 16 Most Exciting Cookbooks Coming Out in 2018--Brit + Co Where we come from is who we are. And Candice Kumai’s Japanese heritage has guided her journey back to health at every turn. Now, in Kintsugi Wellness, Candice shares what she’s learned and guides us through her favorite Japanese traditions and practices for cultivating inner strength and living a gracious life, interwoven with dozens of recipes for healthy, Japanese-inspired cuisine. Kintsugi Wellness provides the tools we all need to reclaim the art of living well.

Author : Nikoli
Publisher : Puzzlewright
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1454943963

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The Peaceful Mind Book of Japanese Logic Puzzles by Nikoli Pdf

Tend the zen garden of your mind with three different types of Japanese logic puzzles. This book features three different types of elegant, handcrafted Japanese logic puzzles from Nikoli: masyu, yajilin, and suraromu (also called "slalom")--90 puzzles in all. The choice of puzzle types was inspired by the image of raking a zen garden, as each involves drawing a long, winding path. Like sudoku, the puzzles have simple-to-understand rules, and solvers will be able to ease into the book with plenty of easy- and medium-difficulty puzzles.

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Japan
ISBN : CORNELL:31924075364160

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Behind the Japanese Bow by Boye De Mente Pdf

To deal effectively with the Japanese, Westerners must not only be familiar with the kata, but must also know how and when to induce the Japanese to break the kata and behave in a non-Japanese way.

Author : Robert M. March
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Corporate culture
ISBN : UOM:39015040736749

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Reading the Japanese Mind by Robert M. March Pdf

Draws upon historical and contemporary examples to provide insights into how the Japanese think, feel and behave among themselves and with non-Japanese

Author : Daniel Sosnoski
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462911530

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Introduction to Japanese Culture by Daniel Sosnoski Pdf

Featuring full-color photographs and illustrations throughout, this text is a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture. The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide. The heritage of culture that its society has produced and passed on to future generations is one of Japan's greatest accomplishments. In Introduction to Japanese Culture, you'll read an overview, through sixty-eight original and informative essays, of Japan's most notable cultural achievements, including: Religion, Zen Buddhism, arranged marriages and Bushido Drama and Art—from pottery, painting and calligraphy to haiku, kabuki and karate Cuisine—everything from rice to raw fish Home and Recreation, from board games such as Go to origami, kimonos and Japanese gardens The Japan of today is a fully modern, Westernized society in nearly every regard. Even so, the elements of an earlier age are clearly visible in the country's arts, festivals, and customs. This book focuses on the essential constants that remain in present-day Japan and their counterparts in Western culture. Edited by Daniel Sosnoski, an American writer who has lived in Japan since 1985, these well-researched articles, color photographs, and line illustrations provide a compact guide to aspects of Japan that often puzzle the outside observer. Introduction to Japanese Culture is wonderfully informative, a needed primer on the cultural make-up and behaviors of the Japanese. This book is certain to fascinate the student, tourist, or anyone who seeks to know and understand Japanese culture, Japanese etiquette, and the history of Japan.