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Author Prasol, A. F. (Aleksandr Fedorovich), 1952-

Title Modern Japan : origins of the mind : Japanese traditions and approaches to contemporary life / Alexander Prasol
Published Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ ; London : World Scientific, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xxviii, 352 pages) : illustrations
Contents The outside world and Japanese creativity -- Perception of the world and nature -- Everything has its own kata -- How they do it -- Cultural rituality and group behavior -- Japanese service: simply the best -- Motives and consequences of incredible service -- Wildlife: natural and cultivated -- Educational values -- Reluctant workaholics -- The unpretentious joy of being a group member -- Humans judging humans -- Enacting law and justice -- Preventing crime and educating people -- Romanticizing suicide -- Body language
Summary The book takes a fresh look at modern Japan, and does not treat the Japanese as enigmatic or mysterious people; their ways of thinking and their culture can be explained by an honest appraisal of their history and of the norms that have shaped this history. This book not only reveals the mentality and national character of modern Japanese people but also attempts to explore and analyze the roots of their mannerisms. Everyone knows that the Japanese are generally more polite than other nationalities, but why is this so? Why do they embrace a relaxed attitude when being served by others? Surely, there must be specific reasons to account for these observations. Delving into the social values of the Japanese, why do they value loyalty and commitment so much? How long have they been upholding these virtues? Why, when interrogated by the police, even without being beaten or tortured, do they easily confess guilt for crimes that they have not committed? What are the reasons for such behaviors? All these questions and more are answered in this book
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject National characteristics, Japanese.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture.
Civilization
Manners and customs
National characteristics, Japanese
SUBJECT Japan -- Social life and customs -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069586
Japan -- Civilization -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069378
Subject Japan
Japon -- Moeurs et coutumes -- 21e siècle.
Japon -- Civilisation -- 21e siècle.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2010353550
ISBN 9789814295642
9814295647