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The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture by Roger J. Davies

Roger J. Davies . Unknown Year . English

In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what really makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others’ benevolence), amakudari (the nation’s descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverence), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of childrearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. Includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter.

Categories: Politics & Society

About the Author

Roger J. Davies is a committed advocate of Lifelong Learning with degrees in Applied Linguistics (MA, PhD) and Business Administration (MBA) from universities in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. His research interests include the interface between Business and Technology, the Information Economy, Written Discourse Analysis, Intercultural Communication, and English L2 Acquisition. He has lectured in these fields at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels at some of Japan's leading schools, including Hitotsubashi University, The University of Tokyo, and Waseda University. A world traveler, dedicated animal lover, and active proponent of long-distance e-bike touring, he currently resides with his family in Japan.

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