{"product_id":"japan-a-global-studies-handbook-9781576072714","title":"Japan: A Global Studies Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lucien Ellington\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45084599648407,"sku":"9781576072714","price":8297.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781576072714.webp?v=1767264619","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/japan-a-global-studies-handbook-9781576072714","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}