Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture (Encyclopedias of Contemporaryculture)

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Название:Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture (Encyclopedias of Contemporaryculture)

Автор: Sandra Buckley

Издательство: Routledge

ISBN: 0415143446

Дата издания:2001-12-14

Страниц: 664

Язык:Английский

Формат:PDF

Размер:4.20 MB

Offering extensive coverage, this Encyclopedia is a new reference that reflects the vibrant, diverse and evolving culture of modern Japan, spanning from the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945 to the present day. Entries cover areas such as literature, film, architecture, food, health, political economy, religion and technology and they range from shorter definitions, histories or biographies to longer overview essays giving an in-depth treatment of major issues.

With over 700 alphabetically arranged entries, this Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for students of Japanese and Asian Studies, as well as providing a fascinating insight into Japanese culture for the general reader. Suggestions for further reading, a comprehensive system of cross-referencing, a thematic contents list and an extensive index all help navigate the reader around the Encyclopedia and on to further study.