{"product_id":"the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture","title":"The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\n\nReaders of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.\n\nAmong the topics explored are: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven) chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), and giri (social obligation) haragei (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), and sempai-kohai (seniority) wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving) As well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.\nWith discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.\n\nNext in this series:\nNow available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0804832951\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: LFV.0804832951.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Davies, Roger J.|Ikeno, Osamu\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book is in very good condition.  Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Books for Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170586874053,"sku":"LFV.0804832951.VG","price":6.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2914\/4773\/files\/0804832951-0.jpg?v=1777827514","url":"https:\/\/www.booksforlife.store\/products\/the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture","provider":"Books for Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}