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Three traditions in modernist art Sonal Khullar; Mass reproduction and the art of the bazaar Kajri Jain; Urban theatre and the turn towards 'folk' Vasudha Dalmia; Aesthetics and politics in popular cinema Ravi S. Musical genres and national identity Amanda Weidman; Voyeurism and the family on television Amrita Ibrahim; Further reading; Index. The E-mail Address es field is required.

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Write a review Rate this item: Preview this item Preview this item. The Cambridge companion to modern Japanese culture Author: English View all editions and formats Summary: This companion provides a comprehensive overview of the influences that have shaped modern-day Japan. Sep 13, S. This is the book on modern Japanese culture I have been looking for.

It is more academic than some of the popular titles a relief to me because I like to know why, rather than just what , but not so heavy as the really chunky tomes Yes Cambridge History of Japan, I am talking about you. It is organised into 20 chapters, each is essentially an introductory text concerned with a particular aspect of Japanese culture and each written by a different author one assumes an expert in that particula This is the book on modern Japanese culture I have been looking for.

It is organised into 20 chapters, each is essentially an introductory text concerned with a particular aspect of Japanese culture and each written by a different author one assumes an expert in that particular field. The sections conform to a similar format — an introduction, main body covering the salient points, a conclusion and list of footnotes with further reading — I may well be spending some time tracking down a few of the further reading articles from the particularly interesting sections. The over all conclusions view spoiler [are that the homogeneous culture, is in fact a construction of various nationalistic tendencies and this has masked a considerable absorption of immigration and diversity of native peoples.

The further importation of 'Western' ideas and technologies has changed Japan in the last years, but without seemingly altering 'Japaneseness', and even enabling Japan to export culture that has been absorbed and re-imagined in a Japanese form.

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It is quite beautiful, I wonder if there is a poster of it somewhere Nov 03, Nathalie rated it really liked it Shelves: It was a quite interesting book, a good insight into modern Japanese culture, spanning over many topics, such as family life, music, work culture It will never be the same as experiencing the culture hands on, of course, but it was a good introduction and overview. Aug 31, Cassey rated it really liked it Shelves: Very easy to read short chapters covering a wide range of topics.

Dec 07, Blake Wardell rated it it was amazing. A must read for those interested even slightly in Japan. This book was part of my motivation to pursue studies of Japan and the Japanese language. Sep 29, Enrique rated it it was amazing Shelves: Dec 02, Lara Danielle rated it it was amazing. This is one of the most comprehensive books I've ever read about 21st century Japan.

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For one, I love the coverage: Aaaand what also makes this worth reading are the emerging paradigms and trends in analyzing Japan, its identity, its position in East Asia and the world, and Japan Studies in the 21st century. I'd recommend this to the Japan specialist friend This is one of the most comprehensive books I've ever read about 21st century Japan.

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