Wrapping culture: politeness, presentation, and power in japan and other societies
Auteur :
Hendry, Joy
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198280286
Date de publication :
13 avr. 1995
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,7 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
423 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book uses the metaphor of wrapping as a key to understanding Japanese and other cultures. Joy Hendry, internationally known as an expert on Japanese society, examines gift-wrapping, body-wrapping, wrapping in buildings and gardens, and politeness as wrapping for thoughts and intentions.