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Japan / Lucien Ellington.

Summary:

From the Publisher: This volume focuses on an often misunderstood nation with vast economic and cultural influence in the United States and around the world. It combines thoroughly up-to-date coverage of Japan's history, geography, politics, economics, and society, with a range of helpful reference tools. Delving deeper than typical reference books, Asia in Focus: Japan is the ideal authoritative introduction to Japanese life for students, business people, travelers, and other interested readers. The volume offers a contemporary look at the Japanese economy, extensive cultural coverage, and a rich collection of photographs. This resource also dispels long-running stereotypes and misconceptions to show Japan's surprising diversity and creativity.

Record details

ISBN: 9781598841626 (hardcopy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1598841629 (hardcopy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781598841633 (ebook)
ISBN: 1598841637 (ebook)
Physical Description: xvi, 463 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-421) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Geography -- History -- Government and politics -- Economy -- Society -- Religion and thought -- Social classes and ethnicity -- Women and marriage -- Japan's education system -- Culture -- The Japanese language -- Etiquette in Japan -- Japanese literature -- Japanese art -- Japanese music -- Food -- Sports and leisure in Japan -- Contemporary issues -- Glossary -- Facts and figures -- Holidays -- Organizations -- Annotated bibliography of recommended works on Japan -- Index.