false 3335176 120800 278003 0804832951 9780804832953 6 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173370833m/278003.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173370833s/278003.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/278003.The_Japanese_Mind_Understanding_Contemporary_Culture 3.77 35 Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others’ benevolence), amakudari (the nation’s descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverence), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of childrearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. Includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter.]]> 161964 3.77 35 6 2002 3 0 false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Jul 20 18:23:41 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 01:24:15 -0800 2009 more...]]>