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Japan Encyclopedia by Louis Frederic (2002, Hardcover)

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"Knowing Japan and the Japanese better," Louis Frédéric states in the introduction to this encyclopedia, "is one of the necessities of modern life.". The Japanese have a profound knowledge of every aspect and detail of Western societies.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarvard University Press

ISBN-100674007700

ISBN-139780674007703

eBay Product ID (ePID)2171634

Product Key Features

Original LanguageFrench

Book TitleJapan Encyclopedia

Number of Pages1108 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicAsia / Japan

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorLouis Frederic

Book SeriesHarvard University Press Reference Library

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight66.9 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2001-052570

ReviewsThis large, beautiful and indispensable volume...is a detailed but concise guide to Japanese history from its beginnings until now, filled with general information but with a particular emphasis on religion and the arts. It contains a detailed chronology as well as a concise bibliography.

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal952/.003

Synopsis"Knowing Japan and the Japanese better," Louis FrÉdÉric states in the introduction to this encyclopedia, "is one of the necessities of modern life." The Japanese have a profound knowledge of every aspect and detail of Western societies. Unfortunately, we in the West cannot say the same about our knowledge of Japan. We tend to see Japan through a veil of exoticism, as a land of ancient customs and exquisite arts; or we view it as a powerful contributor to the global economy, the source of cutting-edge electronics and innovative management techniques. To go beyond these clichÉs, we must begin to see how apparently contradictory aspects of modern Japanese culture spring from the country's evolution through more than two millennia of history. This richly detailed yet concise encyclopedia is a guide to the full range of Japanese history and civilization, from the dawn of its prehistory to today, providing clear and accessible information on society and institutions, commerce and industry, sciences, sports, and politics, with particular emphasis on religion, material culture, and the arts. The volume is enhanced by maps and illustrations, along with a detailed chronology of more than 2,000 years of Japanese history and a comprehensive bibliography. Cross-references and an index help the reader trace themes from one article to the next. Japan Encyclopedia will be an indispensable one-volume reference for students, scholars, travelers, journalists, and anyone who wishes to learn more about the past and present of this great world civilization.

LC Classification NumberDS821.F73 2002