Home All Non-Fiction Books Japan Through the Looking Glass
1 1

Japan Through the Looking Glass

Japan Through the Looking Glass

Alan MacFarlane

Takes us on an exploration into the different aspects of Japanese society: from public to intimate. This title uncovers the multi-faceted nature of the country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. It includes religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, and singing.
£2.79 GBP
RRP £10.99 GBP £2.79 GBP
Sold out
Tax included.

Condition: Used - Good
View full details

Summary

This entertaining and endlessly surprising book takes us on an exploration into every aspect of Japanese society from the most public to the most intimate. A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts, manners, eating, drinking, hot baths, geishas, family, home, singing, wrestling, dancing, performing, clans, education, aspiration, sexes, generations, race, crime, gangs, terror, war, kindness, cruelty, money, art, imperialism, emperor, countryside, city, politics, government, law and a language that varies according to whom you are speaking. Clear-sighted, persistent, affectionate, unsentimental and honest - Alan Macfarlane shows us Japan as it has never been seen before.

Product Description

Title - Japan Through the Looking Glass

Edition -

Author - Alan MacFarlane

ISBN 13 - 9781861979674

Imprint - Profile Books Ltd

Publisher - Profile Books Ltd

Date Published - 17/07/2008

Prize -

No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 128 x 196 x 20mm

Weight - 200 g

Languages - English