Japanese propriety, past and present: disciplined liberalism
Auteur :
Coulmas, Florian
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032444789
Date de publication :
31 mai 2023
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
360 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explores the stereotype that Japan is the world’s most polite country, examining how proper conduct is acquired and expressed, and how the apparent conflict with some of the concepts of Western modernity, such as society, freedom and the individual, are balanced with Japan’s great emphasis on courtesy, politeness and civility.