{"product_id":"9781462900510","title":"Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Japanese Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.  Among the topics explored:  \u003ci\u003eaimai\u003c\/i\u003e (ambiguity), \u003ci\u003eamae\u003c\/i\u003e (dependence upon others' benevolence), \u003ci\u003eamakudari\u003c\/i\u003e (the nation's descent from heaven), \u003ci\u003echinmoku\u003c\/i\u003e (silence in communication), \u003ci\u003egambari\u003c\/i\u003e (perseverance), \u003ci\u003egiri\u003c\/i\u003e (social obligation), \u003ci\u003eharagei\u003c\/i\u003e (literally, \"belly art\"; implicit, unspoken communication), \u003ci\u003ekenkyo\u003c\/i\u003e (the appearance of modesty), \u003ci\u003esempai-kohai\u003c\/i\u003e (seniority), \u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e (simplicity and elegance), and \u003ci\u003ezoto\u003c\/i\u003e (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll in all, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext in this series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow available separately, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175355531504,"sku":"9781462900510","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462900510_p0.jpg?v=1763679511","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462900510","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}