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Ishida, Eiichiro – 1974
The culture and people of Japan are described from an ethnological/cultural anthropology viewpoint. The author begins his description with an introduction to the study of cultures and peoples. He then discusses the Japanese as a racial, ethnic, and language group. He later presents a historical/anthropological discussion of the formation of the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cultural Background, Ethnic Origins, Ethnology
Download full textEast-West Center, Honolulu, HI. – 1990
Technologically the contemporary Japanese are among the most advanced people in the world. Initially, it was from the West that they acquired modern technology and science, but technology and science have not bridged the cultural gap that exists between Japanese and Americans. Both belong to democratic, capitalistic societies and they share many…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
Barr, E. Gene – 1994
This annotated bibliography on Japan serves as a useful compendium and guide to the holdings of the Michigan Global/International Education Resource Center, housed at the International Institute of Flint. The holdings will be disseminated throughout Michigan at workshops, seminars, and institutes. The bibliography includes background and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
BEARDSLEY, RICHARD K.; HALL, JOHN WHITNEY – 1965
THE TWELVE DOORS OF THIS COLLEGE-LEVEL TEXT ARE TWELVE CHAPTERS ON ASPECTS OF JAPAN AND JAPANESE CULTURE AS TREATED BY VARIOUS ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES. THE AUTHORS' PURPOSE IN CHOOSING THIS FORMAT WAS TO PRESENT INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ABOUT JAPAN AND TO ACQUAINT STUDENTS WITH THE AIMS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF DISCIPLINES OTHER THAN THE ONE THEY…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Asian History, Cultural Background, Cultural Traits
Embree, Ainslie T., Comp.; And Others – 1966
Three hundred and sixteen books dating from 1915 to 1966 with the majority published in the 1950s and 1960s are listed in this annotated bibliography. The purpose of the guide is to identify basic books on Asia which are especially useful for teachers, mature students, and adults who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of Asian…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies
Geiger, Rita; And Others – 1983
The document offers practical and motivating techniques for studying Japan. Dedicated to promoting global awareness, separate sections discuss Japan's geography, history, culture, education, government, economics, energy, transportation, and communication. Each section presents a topical overview; suggested classroom activities; and easily…
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Climate, Communications
