On the Process of Civilisation in Japan

On the Process of Civilisation in Japan
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : 9783031114243
ISBN-13 : 3031114248
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Book Synopsis On the Process of Civilisation in Japan by : Wai Lau

Download or read book On the Process of Civilisation in Japan written by Wai Lau and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book charts the process of civilisation in Japan. Using the theory of civilising processes developed by Norbert Elias, the author examines the complex underlying structural and psychological processes from the seventh century to the twentieth century. Furthermore, by drawing on rich historical data, the author illustrates how these complex processes led the Japanese to see themselves as ‘more civilised’ than their forebears and neighbouring countries. Although the theory serves as an important reference point, the author draws on other works to address different complex questions surrounding Japanese development. Therefore, this book presents three key themes: first, it gives an alternative understanding of the complex developments of Japanese society; second, it intercedes into an ongoing debate about the applicability of Elias’s theory in a non-Western context; and third, it expands Elias’s theory.


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