Befu Harumi (120 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Much of the misunderstanding by foreigners about Japan arises out of their acceptance of certain stereotypes about the Japanese. Harumi Befu spearheaded the critique of the stereotypical and the essentialized characterization of the Japanese and their culture, often referred to as Nihonjinron. He now presents his summary statements in this book by reviewing the whole gamut of the Nihonjinron literature, ranging from ecology, rural community structure, personality, language, values and ethos. He shows the roles Nihonjinron plays for the identity formation of the Japanese and as the idealized norm of the society in orienting the public. Elaborating on the way in which Nihonjinron functions as a civil religion, the book outlines how a period of positive self-identity has alternated with a period of negative self-identity since the Meiji period.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Much of the misunderstanding by foreigners about Japan arises out of their acceptance of certain stereotypes about the Japanese. Harumi Befu spearheaded the critique of the stereotypical and the essentialized characterization of the Japanese and their culture, often referred to as Nihonjinron. He now presents his summary statements in this book by reviewing the whole gamut of the Nihonjinron literature, ranging from ecology, rural community structure, personality, language, values and ethos. He shows the roles Nihonjinron plays for the identity formation of the Japanese and as the idealized norm of the society in orienting the public. Elaborating on the way in which Nihonjinron functions as a civil religion, the book outlines how a period of positive self-identity has alternated with a period of negative self-identity since the Meiji period.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 64, p. 313-327, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. no jacket, paperback. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear on the cover and spine, including creases and edge wear. The binding remains intact, ensuring the pages are secure. There are no inscriptions or library markings. This edition does not include a dust jacket, as it is a trade paperback.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no jacket (trade paperback). The trade paperback is in good condition, showing minor wear along the edges and corners. The cover remains intact with vibrant colors. The spine is slightly creased but sturdy. There are no inscriptions or library markings, and the interior pages are clean and unmarked. Joseph M. Roter (maps only) (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 7, No 1, pp. 97-105, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Without dust jacket (if issue. First Edition. Papers delivered at Conference on Nineteenth-Century Japanese Elites at Univ. of Arizona in 1963. Octavo, 9 1/4" tall, 433 pages, maroon cloth, gilt titles. A very good, clean, hardcover with light shelf wear, hinges and binding tight, paper white, with minor foxing to the fore-edges.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 65, No 6, pp. 1328-1341, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 60, pp. 102-117, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, last page in facsimile, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 70, pp. 309-319, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, else VG.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 19, No 4, pp. 335-355, Extracted from orig vol, then Recased in Orig Journal Covers, last page in facsimile, else VG.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Highlighting throughout, all text legible. Cover has moderate wear. Former owner's name stamp inside front. Shipped promptly with Tracking.

1971, Asia, Chandler Publishing Co., 209p., good paperback with minor wear to edges.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. An Ecological View of History: Japanese Civilization in the World Context. Book.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Hegemony of Homogeneity: An Anthropological Analysis of Nihonjinron. Book.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 62, No 5, pp. 815-849, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, then Recased in orig Journal covers, last page in facsimile, else VG.