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Culture Shock! Japan by: Rex Shelley, Reiko Makiuchi |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 952 EAN: 9781558680715 ISBN: 1558680713 Label: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company Manufacturer: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company Number Of Pages: 280 Publication Date: 1992-10 Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company Studio: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company Sales Rank: 424241 Browse for similar items by category:
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 Rating:  - You can do better!The only reason this book gets one star is because there are some useful lists in the back of the book about food, vocabulary, etc. But that information does not make it worth it to buy this book. The same information can be found in MANY books out there, preferably something without the negative slant this author seems to take towards Japan. Instead of simply showing the readers the differences between American and Japanese cultures, he insists on adding his own close-minded two cents. Though not overt, the author seems to look down on the Japanese people and culture, mostly because it is different from what he is used to. While there are many people out there who choose to believe a culture is wrong simply because it is different ... Read More: Rating: - Take some, leave some.I'm moving to Japan in about a year, and this book definately gives a lot of insight into culture and traditions, but it seems to focus on buissness men and their wives. What's up with that? I'm going there as an English teaching assistant to 13/14 year olds, so half the book didn't even apply to me. The other half was very interesting. I wouldn't rely on this book alone, since it is a bit rigid, but it's worth picking up. Definately check out a wide variety of material. And don't forget Japanese cook books, as they often give insight into regional culture and tradition as well! Rating: - Panic-inducing!On the eve of moving to Japan for a year, I read Culture Shock! Japan, and wow, did it get my heart beating fast. It portrays Japan as a minefield of devastating cultural faux pas that will leave us either completely ostracized from society or deported. But, upon arrival, it was quickly evident that the culture gap isn't nearly as big as the book claimed. Nor were the social consequences of making a slip-up. It's true this book was probably written for American business men trying to close some big deal, and I guess it does contain a quite a bit of valuable information about Japan, but trust me: that info can be found elsewhere, and in a book that won't give you second thoughts about going. Steer clear of Culture Shock! ... Read More: Rating: - Advice - Some good, some bad"Culture Shock - Japan" is a book written during a specific time period for a specific target audience. Realistically, this is a guide for businessmen who found themselves transferred to Japan during the "Bubble Economy." At least, the book assumes that the reader is moving to Japan semi-permanently. The author makes it pretty clear that this is not intended to be a tourists guide. With that in mind, however, you can mine some good advice from "Culture Shock - Japan." The most useful chapters focused on social customs like gift giving, house visits, riding the subway and other day-to-day encounters. Social customs of this sort are more common, and less affected by the fading economy. You will definitely ... Read More: Rating: - A disappointing book written with an outsider's perspectiveI was so disappointed (actually outraged at the time) with this book that I packed it up to ship back. When I travel I am always looking for insights into other cultures. This book was not the place to look. The tone of this book lacks the sensitivity to offer any understanding or insight. It is written with the perspective of someone from outside of the Japanese culture. While this type of perspective may be reassuring to some, I'd be wary of the stereotypes this book reinforces. Any useful practical content is found only after stripping away layers of opinion based upon superficial observations. The writer also manages to criticize the Japanese culture and be condescending to the reader in each chapter. The culture and ... Read More: |
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