Japan Through the Looking Glass
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Japan Through the Looking Glass by Alan Macfarlane
A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY THROUGH JAPAN'S MULTI-FACETED CUSTOMS AND CULTURE 'An excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture' Sunday Telegraph 'Takes in everything from the mythical roots of sumo to the ubiquity of Shinto shrines' The Times Alan Macfarlane first encountered Japan full of certainty, confidence and unexamined assumptions. He soon found his preconceptions challenged on every front - as generations of visiting travellers have found themselves, too. In this fascinating and endlessly surprising book, Macfarlane takes us on an exploration of every aspect of Japanese society, from the most public spaces to the most intimate realms, uncovering the great depths and multi-faceted nature of the country and its people. Clear-sighted yet affectionate, Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before and, in the process, helps us to see our own world anew.
Intelligent and engaging.. an excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture. * Sunday Telegraph *
An elegantly arranged narrative that takes in everything from the mythical roots of sumo to the ubiquity of Shinto shrines. * The Times *
An engaging and well-informed analysis of Japanese culture and society ... Readers fresh to Japanese studies will find something fascinating on every page; those more familiar with writing on Japan will appreciate the smaller details, many born of Macfarlane's rich comparative insights. * Independent *
He triumphantly decodes this enigmatic country. * Japan Times *
A must read for businesspeople and anyone planning a visit to this vibrant land. * Monsters and Critics.com *
An elegantly arranged narrative that takes in everything from the mythical roots of sumo to the ubiquity of Shinto shrines. * The Times *
An engaging and well-informed analysis of Japanese culture and society ... Readers fresh to Japanese studies will find something fascinating on every page; those more familiar with writing on Japan will appreciate the smaller details, many born of Macfarlane's rich comparative insights. * Independent *
He triumphantly decodes this enigmatic country. * Japan Times *
A must read for businesspeople and anyone planning a visit to this vibrant land. * Monsters and Critics.com *
Alan Macfarlane trained as a historian and is Professor of Anthropology at Cambridge University. He is the author of sixteen books including The Glass Bathyscaphe and Letters to Lily. He has often visited and taught in Japan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861979674 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861979673 |
| Title | Japan Through the Looking Glass |
| Author | Alan Macfarlane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-07-17 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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