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Japan (Teach Yourself World Cultures)

By: Helen Gilhooly
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Teach Yourself Books
ISBN: 0340859806
ISBN-13: 9780340859803
Released: 27 Feb 2004
RRP: £9.99
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Good introduction to Japanese culture - By: , 30 Aug 2004
This book provides an enjoyable & informative overview of Japanese culture, including history, art, politics, religion & people.

Illustrations are generallly basic & functional, although they mostly do the job. However, I wonder how the extremely unconvincing (and rough) likeness of a 'typical' manga character (p137) slipped past the editors.

Ropey manga aside, the book does a good job in covering a wide range of areas in its 238 pages; 'Taking it Further' at the end of each chapter includes a varied selection of web links & other pointers, so there is a good basis for further study if desired.