The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture

ISBN-13: 9780415481526 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 672 str.

Buckley Sandra

Opis

This encyclopedia covers culture from the end of the Imperialist period in 1945 right up to date to reflect the vibrant nature of contemporary Japanese society and culture.

Recenzje

"A most welcome contribution... [It] is eminently readable for undergraduate and public library readers, and is an ideal reference tool... One of the year's best reference works and should be widely purchased and enjoyed." - American Reference Books Annual

"A delight to browse...A solid choice for academic libraries supporting Asian studies..." - Library Journal

Spis treści

Acupuncture; Aerospace Industry; Cherry Blossoms; Commuting; Department Stores; Economic Recovery; Employment; Environment and Anti-Pollution; Exporting Japanese Culture; Feminism; Information Society; Japanese Management Systems; Karaoke; Literacy; New Religions; Noodles; Poetry; Silk; Tokyo Olympics; Urban Migration; Yen

O autorze

Sandra Buckley was formally Director of the Center of Arts and Humanities at the University of Albany.