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Japanese Culture

Japanese Culture

by Paul Varley

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 383 PAGES

A popular introduction to Japanese history and culture for undergraduates, expanded for this fourth edition. In this admirably succinct book, Valery traces cultural trends from the emergence of Japanese civilization through the present age, touching on religion, gardens, tea ceremony, the visual arts, theatre, literature and cinema. With black-and-white photographs throughout.  (JPN84, $24.00)


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