Windows On Japan

Author : Bruce Roscoe
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Japan
ISBN : 9780875864914

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Windows on Japan by Bruce Roscoe Pdf

Windows on Japan is a deeply insightful commentary that alternates chapters of physical travel with ‘travel’ through perception about Japan, and challenges the logic of much Western thought about the country that perplexes as much as it pleases. The author walked a route that connects the ports of Niigata and Yokohama and from these windows on the world considers perceptions of people and place. He also assesses the effect of Japan on writers from Jonathan Swift to Oscar Wilde, Shirley MacLaine and Paul Theroux with surprising results. The trading entity that wraps its tentacles around the globe, converses in most languages and understands most customs, is perceptive and urbane and none appears more capable or cosmopolitan. Yet the individuals who inhabit these islands take refuge in their language as a private habitat, resent intrusions, and are captured by a cultural particularism that distances them from others. The author discusses this paradox, as well as environmental and linguistic issues and topics of history and literature. Along the way, he lifts a veil on the life of a snow country geisha, discusses current events with a priest and a reporter, and takes advice on becoming a Japanese. Though he is understood, it is only on return visits to places he has come to love that he wins acceptance. Notes on music delightfully enrich the narrative.

Author : Bruce Roscoe
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780875864938

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Windows on Japan by Bruce Roscoe Pdf

In Windows on Japan, a New Zealander walks across rural Japan and ponders centuries-old perceptions about the country that is still prisoner to an isolationist past. In a deeply insightful commentary, the author surveys cultural, social and political mores, explores the wellspring of racial perception and the problem of the memory of war. Windows on Japan alternates chapters of physical travel with travel through perception about Japan, and challenges the logic of much Western thought about the country that perplexes as much as it pleases. The author walked a route that connects the ports of Niigata and Yokohama and from these windows on the world considers perceptions of people and place. He also assesses the effect of Japan on writers from Jonathan Swift to Oscar Wilde, Shirley MacLaine and Paul Theroux with surprising results. The trading entity that wraps its tentacles around the globe, converses in most languages and understands most customs, is perceptive and urbane and none appears more capable or cosmopolitan. Yet the individuals who inhabit these islands take refuge in their language as a private habitat, resent intrusions, and are captured by a cultural particularism that distances them from others. The author discusses this paradox, as well as environmental and linguistic issues and topics of history and literature. Along the way, he lifts a veil on the life of a snow country geisha, discusses current events with a priest and a reporter, and takes advice on becoming a Japanese. Though he is understood, it is only on return visits to places he has come to love that he wins acceptance. Notes on music delightfully enrich the narrative.

Author : Richard J. Pearson,Gina Lee Barnes,Karl L. Hutterer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015012298637

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Windows on the Japanese Past by Richard J. Pearson,Gina Lee Barnes,Karl L. Hutterer Pdf

Author : Brian Bocking
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136845451

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The Oracles of the Three Shrines by Brian Bocking Pdf

This is a richly-illustrated study of 'The Oracles of the Three Shrines', the name given to a hanging scroll depicting three important Japanese shrine-deities and their respective oracle texts. The scroll has evolved continuously in Japan for 600 years, so different examples of it offer a series of 'windows' on developments in Japanese religious belief and practice.

Author : Elizabeth Gray Vining
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1015399673

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Windows For The Crown Prince by Elizabeth Gray Vining Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : WISC:89047668884

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AgExporter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1432849741

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The Form of Japanese windows by Anonim Pdf

Author : Louis G. Perez,R. W. Purdy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216172079

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Modern Japan by Louis G. Perez,R. W. Purdy Pdf

Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more. Japan, or the "Land of the Rising Sun," is home to more than 126 million people, nearly 10 million of whom live in Tokyo alone. How did this tiny island nation become such a powerhouse in the 21st century, and where will it go from here? Modern Japan examines history and contemporary life through thematic entries organized into chapters covering such topics as geography; history; government and politics; economy; religion and thought; social classes and ethnicity; gender, marriage, and sexuality; education; language; etiquette; literature and drama; art and architecture; music and dance; food; leisure and sports; and media and popular culture. Each chapter contains an overview of the topic and alphabetized entries on examples of each theme. A chronology covers from prehistoric times to the present, and special appendices offer profiles of a typical day in the life of representative members of Japanese society, key facts and figures about Japan, and a holiday chart. This volume is ideal for students researching Japan, as well as general readers interested in learning more about the country.

Author : Marie Anchordoguy
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781501700866

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Reprogramming Japan by Marie Anchordoguy Pdf

How have state policies influenced the development of Japan's telecommunications, computer hardware, computer software, and semiconductor industries and their stagnation since the 1990s? Marie Anchordoguy's book examines how the performance of these industries and the economy as a whole are affected by the socially embedded nature of Japan's capitalist system, which she calls "communitarian capitalism." Reprogramming Japan shows how the institutions and policies that emerged during and after World War II to maintain communitarian norms, such as the lifetime employment system, seniority-based wages, enterprise unions, a centralized credit-based financial system, industrial groups, the main bank corporate governance system, and industrial policies, helped promote high tech industries. When conditions shifted in the 1980s and 1990s, these institutions and policies did not suit the new environment, in which technological change was rapid and unpredictable and foreign products could no longer be legally reverse-engineered. Despite economic stagnation, leaders were slow to change because of deep social commitments. Once the crisis became acute, the bureaucracy and corporate leaders started to contest and modify key institutions and practices. Rather than change at different times according to their specific economic interests, Japanese firms and the state have made similar slow, incremental changes.

Author : Christopher Dresser
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9785875652981

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Japan by Christopher Dresser Pdf

Author : Ivan L. Eastin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Wooden windows
ISBN : MINN:31951D021103321

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A Technical Evaluation of the Market for US Wood Windows Within the Japanese Post and Beam Construction Industry by Ivan L. Eastin Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Japan
ISBN : UCSD:31822017503343

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Venture Japan by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Patent and Trademark Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1404 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Patents
ISBN : PSU:000066183419

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office by United States. Patent and Trademark Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Forest products
ISBN : MINN:31951P010941562

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Fact Sheet by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lisa Donald,James Chellis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 783 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470335673

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MCSA/MCSE: Windows XP Professional Study Guide by Lisa Donald,James Chellis Pdf

Here's the book you need to prepare for the Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional exam (70-270). This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that made Sybex the preferred choice for certification exam candidates, this book provides: Practical information on installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP Professional Updated and expanded information on key exam topics, including new Service Pack 2 enhancements Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, electronic flashcards, and simulation software Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Installing Windows XP Professional Implementing and conducting administration of resources Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers Monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability Configuring and troubleshooting the desktop environment Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network protocols and services Implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting security