{"product_id":"japan-8","title":"Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA valuable addition to ABC-CLIO's \u003ci\u003eGlobal Studies\u003c\/i\u003e series, this resource covers Japan in two main sections—a narrative history and an extensive general reference section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e offers a friendly introduction to this vital, ancient country. In a series of practical, readable essays, this title explores Japan's island geography and its influence on the nation's history. \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e traces the \"economic miracle\" that was born in the ashes of World War II and grew into an economy seven times the size of China's—but at considerable social cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt examines Japan's vibrant cultural traditions—from the 11th century's \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/i\u003e to karaoke, sushi, and the \"salary man.\" \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e entices readers to continue their exploration by offering an inviting collection of jumping-off points: a timeline of Japanese history; a mini-encyclopedia of significant people, places, and events; and an annotated bibliography covering all aspects of Japanese society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed timeline charts landmarks in Japanese history, from the rise of the Jomon culture in 11,000 B.C.E. to the bursting of the economic bubble in the 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compendium of practical information describes Japanese customs, from gift-giving to bathing etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":54217711976792,"sku":"9781576072714","price":72.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/japan-8","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}