Japan: A Postindustrial Power

ISBN-13: 9780367153717 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 234 str.

Ardath W. Burks

Opis

This book traces the history of the Japanese, exploring their traditions, continuity, and cultural heritage. It reflects on Japan as a nation in historical transition, envisioning a postindustrial future filled with friction and promise.

Spis treści

0. Introduction 1. Sansui: The Landscape and Its Settlement 2. The Japanese Tradition 3. Shibui: A Taste of Japanese Culture 4. Kindaika (Modernization) 5. Postwar Politics 6. The Postwar Economy 7. The Postindustrial Society 8. Kokuminsei: Who are We Japanese? 9. Kokusaika: The Internationalization of Japan