Japan

By Lucien Ellington

Subjects: Japanese Culture, East Asia, Nonfiction, Asian Studies, Non Western Civilization, Foreign Countries, HISTORY, Geographic Regions, History & Archaeology, Social Studies, Foreign Culture, Physical Geography, Multi-Cultural, Elementary Secondary Education, Economics, Handbooks, manuals, Geography, Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East, World History, Japan, history

Description: Japan: A Global Studies Handbook offers a friendly introduction to this vital, ancient country. In a series of practical, readable essays, this title explores Japan's island geography and its influence on the nation's history. Japan traces the "economic miracle" that was born in the ashes of World War II and grew into an economy seven times the size of China'sobut at considerable social cost.It examines Japan's vibrant cultural traditionsofrom the 11th century's The Tale of Genji to karaoke, sushi, and the "salary man." Japan entices readers to continue their exploration by offering an inviting collection of jumping-off points: a timeline of Japanese history; a mini-encyclopedia of significant people, places, and events; and an annotated bibliography covering all aspects of Japanese society.