Japan: The Basics
eBook - ePub

Japan: The Basics

  1. 228 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Japan: The Basics

About this book

Japan: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the culture, society, and global positioning of Japan.

Starting by looking at the common stereotypes, clichés, and tropes associated with Japan, this accessible introduction to the country is designed to arm readers with key skills and knowledge for their study of Japan.

This new edition covers topics including:

  • How do we go about studying Japan?
  • What can be learnt about Japan from looking at its transportation system?
  • What is the impact of an aging society?
  • What are the connections between popular culture and wider Japanese society?
  • How does Japan respond to disasters?
  • How are core values about identity formed and what are their implications?
  • How did Japan respond to the COVID-19 pandemic?

With exercises, discussion points, and reflective questions throughout, Japan: The Basics is an ideal starting point for all those studying Japan.

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Yes, you can access Japan: The Basics by Christopher P. Hood in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Regional Studies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781032107172
eBook ISBN
9781040012383

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. List of Figures
  9. List of Tables
  10. Notes on Style
  11. Acknowledgements
  12. Preface – Establishing the Basics
  13. 1 Studying Japan
  14. 2 Signs of the Times
  15. 3 Visual Packaging Culture
  16. 4 Shaped by and Shaping Nature
  17. 5 Beliefs and Practices
  18. 6 One for All, All for One
  19. 7 Nationalism and Internationalism
  20. 8 Transnationalism and Isolation
  21. Appendix One – Map of Japan
  22. Appendix Two – Emoji
  23. Index