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The growing globalization of world business, culture and communication-and Japan's increasingly important role as a leader in that world-makes understanding Japanese culture critical for business people, diplomats, students, educators and anyone else with an interest in Japan. Westerners have recognized-and analyzed-the many unique aspects of Japanese culture since they first set foot in Japan in the 16th century. The special talents (and weaknesses)...
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The Chinese: understanding a people and their culture through key words and language. The Chinese Mind pinpoints areas of China's traditional values and behaviors that play a significant role in the business and social relationships of the Chinese. It also identifies key areas of Chinese culture that have changed as a result of the adoption of a market-based economy and other elements of Western culture. It includes discussion topics and questions,...
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This book is a study of Japanese society through the understanding of the key terms and concepts that define their attitudes and behaviors. Westerners have traditionally been intrigued by Japanese attitudes and behaviors which have been perceived as ranging from cute, quaint, and seductive to strange and sometimes savage. The traditional dual character of the Japanese is generally attributed to cultural conditioning-strict conformity to standards...
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