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Japan Through the Looking Glass
Japan Through the Looking Glass
paperback
Published:
17 July, 2008
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781861979674 |
| ISBN10 | 1861979673 |
| Number Of Pages | 272 |
| Item Weight | 200 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Profile Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main |
Media Reviews
Intelligent and engaging ... an excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture. * Sunday Telegraph *
An elegantly arranged narrative that takes in everything from the mythical roots of sumo to the ubiquity of Shinto shrines. * The Times *
An engaging and well-informed analysis of Japanese culture and society ... Readers fresh to Japanese studies will find something fascinating on every page; those more familiar with writing on Japan will appreciate the smaller details, many born of Macfarlane's rich comparative insights. * Independent *
He triumphantly decodes this enigmatic country. * Japan Times *
A must read for businesspeople and anyone planning a visit to this vibrant land. * Monsters and Critics.com *
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Author's Bio
Alan Macfarlane trained as a historian and is Professor of Anthropology at Cambridge University. He is the author of sixteen books including The Glass Bathyscaphe and Letters to Lily. He has often visited and taught in Japan.