Alan Macfarlane

Japan Through the Looking Glass (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest - Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Profile
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781847650580
• Artikelnr.: 38357232

Autorenporträt

Alan Macfarlane is Professor of Anthropology at Cambridge. He has often visited and taught in Japan.

Rezensionen

Intelligent and engaging ... an excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture. Sunday Telegraph