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The Japanese Mind

Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture

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The Japanese Mind

By: Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno
Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
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In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture.

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what 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 (perseverance), 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 child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society.

All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone - business people, travelers, or students - perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture.

©2002 Roger Davies and Osamu Ikeno (P)2019 Tantor Anthropology Asia Customs & Traditions Etiquette Japan Social Sciences Workplace & Organisational Behavior Tradition Business Imperial Japan China Japanese Culture

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From the point of language to history and customs, explained Japanese way of thinking with comparison to western culture. Very informative, coauthored by many .

very broad look at the Japan

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This is a good audio book and is a good eye opener. However, it's not very complete and the authors could have been more thorough. I enjoyed it, but the reader is not so good. If you are going to find voice talent for a book on Japan, find one who can pronounce the words properly.

Worth listening

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Generally this was an interesting book. I just did not like the “discussion points” at the end of each chapter that are not useful for a reader who just wants to learn about Japanese culture

Some interesting information

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I read this book, along with several others before visiting Japan. I gave me a very precise understanding of how Japanese people think, their attitudes to work, marriage, society, culture and history.
I would have liked of the reader has skipped over the references as I found it slightly distracting.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to the authors.

An exceptionally good read

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I very much enjoyed this as I found certain of my own behaviours laid bare for contemplation and consideration.

very informative on the Nuances of Japanese Societal behaviours

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