This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest – Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.
Sobre el autor
Alan Macfarlane is Professor of Anthropology at Cambridge. He has often visited and taught in Japan.
Idioma Inglés ● Formato EPUB ● ISBN 9781847650580 ● Tamaño de archivo 2.1 MB ● Editorial Profile ● Ciudad London ● País GB ● Publicado 2010 ● Descargable 24 meses ● Divisa EUR ● ID 2421535 ● Protección de copia Adobe DRM
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