A Companion to the Anthropology of Japan (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology) by Robertson, Jennifer

A Companion to the Anthropology of Japan is an unprecedented collection of original essays by some of the fields most distinguished scholars of Japan which, taken together, offer a comprehensive overview of the field. Aiming to retire stale and misleading stereotypes, the authors present new perspectives on Japanese culture and society -- past and present -- in accessible language. A Companion to the Anthropology of Japan covers a broad range of issues, controversies, and everyday practices. Collectively, these subjects not only demonstrate Japans significance for anthropological research but also help make Japanese society accessible to readers unfamiliar with the country. A Companion to the Anthropology of Japan is a reference volume for scholars, but is also designed to serve as a primary text for courses in anthropology and sociology, history, and Japan and East Asian Studies.

Author: Robertson, Jennifer

Language: English

Edition: 1

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 544

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2005-07-11