Japan - Between Myth And Reality

Japan - Between Myth And Reality
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Publisher : World Scientific
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9789814501699
ISBN-13 : 9814501697
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Book Synopsis Japan - Between Myth And Reality by : Khoon Choy Lee

Download or read book Japan - Between Myth And Reality written by Khoon Choy Lee and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1995-09-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work, written by an ex-Ambassador to Japan, is a first-hand account and observation of the various aspects of Japanese society — political, historical, social and economic. It introduces themes such as Japanese religions and the political system, as well as describing and explaining many of the country's rich traditions. The author's personal experiences of Japan are interspersed with historical tales and factual details, providing an insight into Japanese behavior, thinking and way of life. This book will be immensely useful to those who wish to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Japanese mind. It is the result of a four-year stay in Japan by the author, a Singaporean ex-Ambassador and politician.


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