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teach yourself world cultures: japan

goal
comprehensive overview
category
language

content
understand what has made the country and the people
learn how the country works today
get more out your studies and visits

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How did Japanese industries become so successful? What was a samurai? When do Japanese people wear kimono? Do the Japanese celebrate Christmas? Teach Yourself World Cultures: Japan answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Japan: the country, its language, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick.

If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Japan and its civilisation, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it will provide valuable and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with. Or if you simply have an interest in Japan for whatever reason, it will broaden your knowledge about the country and its inhabitants.

Helen Gilhooly, the author, has lived and worked in Japan and has extensive experience of teaching Japanese and writing materials for learners of all ages. She has an MA and PGCE in Japanese and is currently the Language College Director of Aldercar Community Language College in Derbyshire. She is also a teacher trainer of Japanese at Nottingham University.

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