Understanding Japaneseness - A Fresh Look at Nipponjinron through "Maternal-filial Affection" (Paperback)

Japan, although a small country, is identified as perhaps the only civilization composed of just one nation. In spite of its many encounters with axial civilizations Japan has somehow preserved a unique sense of self. This enduring quality lends an air of mystery to Japanese culture that continues to draw the fascination of many. Such curiosity about the nature of Japan and its people has prompted the publication of many books that contribute to the academic genre known as "Nipponjinron." This book makes a distinctly new contribution as a theological anthropology of Japaneseness by paying careful attention to the religious sensibilities that undergird Japanese behavior. The author draws on numerous seminal works of Nipponjinron to build a sturdy philosophical and historical platform. Through concrete examples, classic literature, historical analysis, and religious reflection, the author carefully and skillfully illuminates a new path to understanding Japaneseness by drawing the reader's attention to the lifeblood of Japanese behavior, "maternal-filial affection."

General

Imprint:	Hamilton Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2016
Authors:	Kosuke Nishitani
Editors:	Mike Sherrill
Dimensions:	229 x 151 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	268
ISBN-13:	978-0-7618-6821-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Customs Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
LSN:	0-7618-6821-6
Barcode:	9780761868217

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