Description
About the Author
Alan Macfarlane is Professor of Anthropology at Cambridge. He has often visited and taught in Japan.
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9781861979674
Author Alan MacFarlane
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 20mm