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Routledge Handbook of Japanese Culture and Society
Taylor and Francis 2011; US$ 220.00The Routledge Handbook of Japanese Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary resource that focuses on contemporary Japan and the social and cultural trends that are important at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This Handbook provides a cutting-edge and comprehensive survey of significant phenomena, institutions, and directions in Japan... more...
Air Operations in Israel's War Against Hezbollah
RAND Corporation 2011; US$ 9.95Examines the performance of the Israeli Defense Forces in Lebanon in 2006 and contrasts it with Israel's action against Hamas in the Gaza Strip in December 2008 and January 2009. more...
Living in Japan
Tuttle Publishing 2011; US$ 16.95Living in Japan is a complete guide for foreigners currently living in Japan or contemplating making a home there. From the great expectations before arrival to the shock of actually being immersed in one of the most unique cultures in the hectic modern world, from finding housing to finding work, and from adjusting to the expatriate community... more...
Japan and ASEAN in East Asia
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) 2002; US$ 19.50This book contains the text of the Singapore Lecture delivered by Junichiro Koizumi on 14 January 2002.... more...
Japan Unmasked
Tuttle Publishing 2011; US$ 14.95The 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. In Japan Unmasked veteran Japanologist/author Boye Lafayette De Mente... more...
With Respect to the Japanese
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2011; US$ 21.86Did you know there is a proper way to give and receive business cards in Japan? Westerners and the Japanese communicate daily in business, education and social settings; yet, our cultures and social norms are vastly different, which can cause unexpected miscommunication. In With Respect to the Japanese, a time-honored classic on Japanese culture,... more...
Religion, National Identity, and Confessional Politics in Lebanon
Palgrave Macmillan 2011; US$ 90.00Tracing the rise of Islamism in Lebanon and its attempt to Islamize society and state by the reverse integration of society and state into the project of Islamism, this book looks at Lebanon against a background of weak and contested national identity and capricious interaction between religious affiliation and confessional politics, and attempts... more...
Viewed Sideways
Stone Bridge Press 2011; US$ 16.95In this new collection, Richie once again demonstrates his mastery of the essay and his deep knowledge about Japan. more...
Japan and Russia
BRILL 2008; US$ 105.00There is growing awareness of the importance of images in international relations. Explore the phenomenon over three centuries relating to Russia and Japan. A general perception of one country by another ? the ?stereotypical collective mentality? ? is historic phenomenon that continues to be a fundamental to international relations at all levels. more...
Living Japan
BRILL 2009; US$ 90.00This volume comprises 70 essays by private individuals living in Japan (members of a writing club) who have chosen a subject to write about with a view to projecting a genuine insight into the events, issues and aspirations that make them who they are ? from life in a condominium to dealing with in-laws, early retirement, life after children. more...









