The debate about Japan's "uniqueness" is central to Japanese studies. This book aims to illuminate that debate from a comparative and theoretical perspective. It also tests theories of ethnicity and cultural nationalism through the use of Japan as a case study. Yoshino examines how ideas of national distinctiveness are "produced" and "consumed" in Japanese society through a study of intellectuals, teachers and businessmen. He finds that ideas of Japanese uniqueness, the "nihonjinron", have been embarassed more by those in ...
Read More
The debate about Japan's "uniqueness" is central to Japanese studies. This book aims to illuminate that debate from a comparative and theoretical perspective. It also tests theories of ethnicity and cultural nationalism through the use of Japan as a case study. Yoshino examines how ideas of national distinctiveness are "produced" and "consumed" in Japanese society through a study of intellectuals, teachers and businessmen. He finds that ideas of Japanese uniqueness, the "nihonjinron", have been embarassed more by those in business than in education. He looks at the Japanese perception of "uniqueness" and at the ways in which ideas of cultural distinctiveness are formulated in different national and historical contexts. This book combines anthropology and sociology to present both an historical analysis of the roots of the Japanese sense of national identity and a discussion of the ways in which that sense is changing.
Read Less
Add this copy of Cultural Nationalism in Contemporary Japan to cart. $28.24, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Routledge.
Add this copy of Cultural Nationalism in Contemporary Japan to cart. $28.26, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Routledge.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Cultural Nationalism in Contemporary Japan to cart. $28.26, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Routledge.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Cultural Nationalism in Contemporary Japan to cart. $62.32, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Routledge.
Add this copy of Cultural Nationalism in Contemporary Japan to cart. $75.60, fair condition, Sold by Shootingstar Media rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carpentersville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Routledge.
