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Japanese Propriety, Past and Present

Florian Coulmas
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cultural modernity theory
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group cohesion studies
Japan
Japanese behavioural standards comparison
Japanese Propriety
Japanese society
Liberalism
Max Weber influence
Norbert Elias Foucault analysis
social disciplining history
social norms Japan

Product details

  • ISBN 9781032444789
  • Weight: 360g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 31 May 2023
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Description

This book offers a fresh view on Japanese society focussing on the role of comportment for group cohesiveness. It explores the stereotype that Japan is the world’s most polite country, examining how proper conduct is acquired and expressed; and how the apparent conflict with some of the concepts considered essential for Western modernity, such as society, freedom and the individual, are balanced with Japan’s great emphasis on courtesy, politeness and civility. By comparing the present situation in Japan with behavioural standards of former periods as well as with other cultural traditions, the book explains some of the distinctive features of present-day Japanese society. Overall, the book argues that Japan is a prime example of multiple modernities concerning individuals, collectives and relationships between state and society.
About Florian Coulmas

Florian Coulmas is Senior Professor for Japanese Society, IN-EAST Institute of East Asian Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

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