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Japanese Politeness An Enquiry

Japanese Politeness An Enquiry

Although the Japanese language is one of the most quoted examples in politeness research extant publications focus on particular areas of politeness and very few of them enquire into the varied aspects of Japanese politeness. In this book Yasuko Obana provides an integrated account of what signifies Japanese politeness. By examining how far previous assumptions can apply to Japanese Obana exposes a variety of characteristics of Japanese politeness. By taking a diachronic approach she probes into what constitutes politeness extracts key elements of the term ‘polite’ in Japanese and demonstrates how modern honorifics’ apparent diverse divergent uses and effects can be integrated into a systematic matrix. Furthermore by quoting traditional Japanese language scholars’ (kokugo gakusha) studies Obana brings different views into the open. She also carves out politeness strategies in Japanese that have not been adequately explored to date and which often conform to the way in which honorifi cs behave because they refl ect social indexicality. This book is a good reference for scholars in pragmatics particularly for those who are working on politeness. It is useful for Japanese language teachers who want to know how to teach Japanese politeness to non-native learners. Postgraduate students of Japanese or pragmatics may also find this book useful for self-study. | Japanese Politeness An Enquiry

GBP 46.99
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Japanese Contemporary Politics

Japanese Contemporary Politics

In the postwar period Japanese politics has evolved considerably with issues of gender representation and household economics becoming increasingly salient. Meanwhile since the end of the Cold War Japan has joined other developed states in the process of decentralization and deindustrialization. Yet its restructuring has come at a slower pace as the Japanese bureaucracy attempts to retain a more traditional approach. This book a translated and updated version of the author's 2010 monograph Nihon seijiron traces these developments in Japanese politics from the end of the Asia Pacific wars to the present day. Examining each of the key stages of transition it looks at four aspects of Japanese politics: high politics interest-centered politics life-centered politics and globalization. It also provides up-to-date analysis of contemporary themes including the Abe administration’s challenge to international politics and coverage of nuclear issues. Written by an experienced Japanese scholar this book ultimately demonstrates how globalization has transformed the nature of local politics as well as national security. However as seen in the recent triple disaster of 2011 (a chapter on which has been added) Japanese politics retains traditional practices that have led to corruption scandal and political mistrust among the electorate. Offering a comprehensive introduction to Japanese politics this book will be invaluable reading for students and scholars of Japanese politics and comparative and Asia politics in general. | Japanese Contemporary Politics

GBP 38.99
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Japanese Gardens Symbolism and Design

Japanese Gardens Symbolism and Design

The unique beauty of the Japanese garden stems from its spirituality and rich symbolism yet most discussions on this kind of garden rarely provide more than a superficial overview. This book takes a thorough look at the process of designing a Japanese garden placing it in a historical and philosophical context. Goto and Naka both academic experts in Japanese garden history and design explore: The themes and usage of the Japanese garden Common garden types such as tea and Zen gardens Key maintenance techniques and issues. Featuring beautiful full-colour images and a glossary of essential Japanese terms this book will dramatically transform your understanding of the Japanese garden as a cultural treasure. | Japanese Gardens Symbolism and Design

GBP 175.00
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Japanese–English Translation An Advanced Guide

Japanese–English Translation An Advanced Guide

This volume is a textbook for aspiring translators of Japanese into English as well as a reference work for professional Japanese–English translators and for translator educators. Underpinned by sound theoretical principles it provides a solid foundation in the practice of Japanese–English translation then extends this to more advanced levels. Features include: 13 thematic chapters with subsections that explore common pitfalls and challenges facing Japanese–English translators and the pros and cons of different procedures exercises after many of these subsections abundant examples drawn from a variety of text types and genres and translated by many different translators This is an essential resource for postgraduate students of Japanese–English translation and Japanese language professional Japanese–English translators and translator educators. It will also be of use and interest to advanced undergraduates studying Japanese. | Japanese–English Translation An Advanced Guide

GBP 39.99
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Understanding Japanese Society

Understanding Japanese Society

In this welcome brand new fifth edition of the bestselling textbook Understanding Japanese Society Joy Hendry takes the reader into the heart of Japanese life. Providing a clear and accessible introduction to Japanese ways of thinking which does not require any previous knowledge of the country this book explores Japanese society through the worlds of home work play religion and ritual covering a full range of life experiences from childhood to old age. It also examines the diversity of people living in Japan the effects of a growing number of new immigrants and role of the longest-standing Japanese prime-minister Shinzo Abe. Fully updated revised and expanded the fifth edition contains new material on: the continued effects of the earthquake tsunami and nuclear disasters of 2011 local examples of care for nature and the environment new perspectives on the role of women Japan’s place in the context of globalisation . Each chapter in this new edition also includes an exciting insert from scholars in the field based on new and emerging research. This book will be invaluable to all students studying Japan. It will also enlighten those travellers and business people wishing to gain an understanding of Japanese people.

GBP 35.99
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Japanese Management International perspectives

Japanese Management International perspectives

This book provides a new understanding of the constellations of logics in Japanese management practices in Asia and the West. Through comparative ethnographic case studies in a Japanese multinational corporation (MNC) the book explores the cultural meanings of family corporation market and religion logics at each subsidiary’s site in Thailand Taiwan Belgium and the United States. In doing so the book defines cultural space through an institutional logic approach. It argues that logics are culturally interpreted which can impose a serious limitation on the institutional logic approach based on the analysis of Western society. It reveals that Japanese ‘family’ logics and Theravada Buddhism in Asia are strengthening each other and this directly supports the presupposition of amplification. It further elaborates on the ongoing constellations of logics that are continuously formed in relation to geographical contexts. The book also explains that the boundaries of organisational communities are not automatically formed by Japanese expatriates but constructed through actors’ profiles which in turn raises their importance. Therefore this book is a must-read for researchers managers and anyone interested in Japanese MNCs. | Japanese Management International perspectives

GBP 39.99
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Japanese Culture Through Videogames

Japanese Culture Through Videogames

Examining a wide range of Japanese videogames including arcade fighting games PC-based strategy games and console JRPGs this book assesses their cultural significance and shows how gameplay and context can be analyzed together to understand videogames as a dynamic mode of artistic expression. Well-known titles such as Final Fantasy Metal Gear Solid Street Fighter and Katamari Damacy are evaluated in detail showing how ideology and critique are conveyed through game narrative and character design as well as user interface cabinet art and peripherals. This book also considers how ‘Japan’ has been packaged for domestic and overseas consumers and how Japanese designers have used the medium to express ideas about home and nation nuclear energy war and historical memory social breakdown and bioethics. Placing each title in its historical context Hutchinson ultimately shows that videogames are a relatively recent but significant site where cultural identity is played out in modern Japan. Comparing Japanese videogames with their American counterparts as well as other media forms such as film manga and anime Japanese Culture Through Videogames will be useful to students and scholars of Japanese culture and society as well as Game Studies Media Studies and Japanese Studies more generally.

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