Japanese Culture (Classic Reprint): Its Development and Characteristics - Couverture souple

Robert J. Smith

 
9781330399491: Japanese Culture (Classic Reprint): Its Development and Characteristics

Synopsis

Japanese Culture: Its Development and Characteristics offers a clear, accessible look at how Japanese society has grown and changed over time. The book surveys major themes in culture, economy, and social life, framed by postwar research and cross-cultural dialogue.



Written for readers seeking grounded, non‑theoretical insight, this edition presents the evolution of Japanese culture through the lens of collaboration between Japanese scholars and international researchers. It emphasizes real-world observations, comparative perspectives, and the practical outcomes of social change in Japan.




  • A broad view of how Japanese culture developed from traditional roots to modern patterns

  • Analysis of rural life, agriculture, land reform, and water management in postwar Japan

  • Insights into how scholars from Japan and abroad work together to study society

  • Context for current studies in anthropology, sociology, and cultural history



Ideal for readers of area studies, anthropology, and sociology who want a grounded overview of Japan’s cultural development.


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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book presents an authoritative and illuminating insight into the development and most important characteristics of Japanese society and culture. Approaching the subject from a number of different points of view.
Originally published in 1963.

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