02985nam a22004098i 4500 45830 BD-DhAAL 20260804135341.0 260604t2024 nyuab b 001 0 eng 2023050299 9781032107172 9781032107165 9781003216704 23379344 DLC eng rda DLC DLC BD-DhAAL pcc a-ja--- DS806 .H66 2024 952 23 Hood, Christopher P. (Christopher Philip), 1971- author. 61005 Japan : the basics / Christopher P. Hood. Second edition. New York : Routledge, 2024. xx, 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 20 cm The basics Includes bibliographical references and index. List of figures and tables -- Notes on style -- Acknowledgements -- Map of Japan -- Preface: Establishing the basics -- Studying Japan -- Signs of the times -- Visual packaging culture -- Shaped by and shaping nature -- Beliefs and practices -- One for all, all for one -- Nationalism and internationalism -- Transnationalism and isolation -- Appendix one - Emoji -- Index "Japan: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the culture, society, and the global positioning of Japan. Starting by looking at the common stereotypes, clichés, and tropes associated with Japan, this accessible introduction to the country is designed to arm readers with key skills and knowledge for their study of Japan. This new edition covers topics including: - How do we go about studying Japan? - What can be learnt about Japan from looking at its transportation system? - What is the impact of an aging society? - What are the connections between popular culture and wider Japanese society? - How does Japan respond to disasters? - How are core values about identity formed and what are their implications? - How did Japan respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? With exercises, discussion points, and reflective questions throughout, Japan: The Basics is ideal starting point for all those studying Japan"-- AAL Donated by Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, Read Japan Project 2025, The Tokyo Foundation, supported by The Nippon Foundation. 45830 Japan. Japan Study and teaching. 61006 The basics 61007 Ayesha Abed Library General Stacks ddc BK 48020 48020 0 0 ddc 0 952_000000000000000_HOO 0 79267 BRACUL BRACUL 2026-06-04 Donated by Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, Read Japan Project 2025, The Tokyo Foundation, supported by The Nippon Foundation. 0 952 HOO 3010045830 2026-06-04 1 2026-06-04 BK Donated copy received from Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, Read Japan Project 2025, The Tokyo Foundation, supported by The Nippon Foundation on 08 April 2026; $ 135.00 Amazon.com