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An Anthropologist in Japan

Glimpses of Life in the Field

Joy Hendry author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:4th Feb '99

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In this highly personal account Joy Hendry relates her experiences of fieldwork in a Japanese town and reveals a fascinating cross-section of Japanese life. She sets out on a study of politeness but a variety of unpredictable events including a volcanic eruption, a suicide and her son's involvement with the family of a poweful local gangster, begin to alter the direction of her research. The book demonstrates the role of chance in the acquisition of anthropological knowledge and demonstrates how moments of insight can be embedded in everyday activity. An Anthropologist in Japan illuminates the education system, religious beliefs, politics, the family and the neighbourhood in modern Japan.

'Well written, and captivating to the end ... fascinating book.' - Anthropos, 95

'Highly recommendable to diverse categories of readers. It is precisely suitable as a classroom text in anthropology, social science, communication, and Japan studies ... not only educational but entertaining.' - Journal of Japanese Studies

ISBN: 9780415195744

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 254g

184 pages