{"product_id":"9780804832953-the-japanese-mind","title":"The Japanese Mind","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Contemporary Japanese Culture\u003cbr\u003eA valuable key to unique aspects of Japanese culture, this work discusses Japanese attitudes to raising children, personal space and the roles of women in Japanese society. Topics explored include: \"aimai\" (amibiguity), \"chinmoki\" (silence in communication), and \"giri\" (social obligation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Among the topics explored are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eaimai\u003c\/i\u003e (ambiguity), \u003ci\u003eamae\u003c\/i\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), and \u003ci\u003eamakudari\u003c\/i\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003echinmoku\u003c\/i\u003e (silence in communication), \u003ci\u003egambari\u003c\/i\u003e (perseverance), and \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social obligation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eharagei\u003c\/i\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003ci\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/i\u003e (the appearance of modesty), and \u003ci\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/i\u003e (seniority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003ci\u003ezoto\u003c\/i\u003e (gift giving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWith discussion topics and questions after each chapter, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext in this series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31917098958945,"sku":"9780804832953","price":11.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27437834.jpg?v=1721807745","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780804832953-the-japanese-mind","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}