{"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: DBV.0804832951.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 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: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449443262522,"sku":"DBV.0804832951.G","price":4.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0804832951-0.jpg?v=1780889265","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-japanese-mind-understanding-contemporary-japanese-culture","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}