Nissan Institute/RoutledgeCurzon Japanese studies series
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Sources of Japanese identity: historical and mythological foundations of Japan-The house and family system-Socialisation and classification-Community and neighbourhood-The education system-Status, hierarchy, and ethnic diversity-Religious influences-Ritual and the life cycle-Careers and continuity: opportunities for working life-Arts, entertainment, and leisure-Government and the craft of politics-The legal system and social control.
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Sources of Japanese identity : historical and mythological foundations of Japan -- The house and family system -- Socialisation and classification -- Community and neighbourhood -- The education system -- Status, hierarchy, and ethnic diversity -- Religious influences -- Ritual and the life cycle -- Careers and continuity : opportunities for working life -- Arts, entertainment, and leisure -- Government and the craft of politics -- The legal system and social control.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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As Japan enters the 21st century with a new emperor, this title continues to be an indispensable guide through often enigmatic and historical idiosyncrasies of Japanese culture and politics that are often confusing to the outsider. This title includes information on the latest social developments, customs, rituals, business culture, medicine and arts.