Japan's Modern Myth: The Language and Beyond
Language: English
Published by Weatherhill (New York & Tokyo), 1982, 1982
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB, Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanKitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB
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Condition: Used - Good
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"Japan's Modern Myth: The Language and Beyond" by Roy Andrew Miller. First published in 1982 by Weatherhill (New York). This copy: First Edition. Weatherhill (New York & Tokyo), 1982. Hardcover. xii, 298 pages. Binding: Hardcover. Dust jacket: Present. Size: 24.0 x 16.0 cm Language: English Condition: Jacket: Fair - General wear and soiling; staining and tanning on the reverse of the dust jacket. Body: Very Good - In good condition. Binding: Good - Slightly loose. Edges: Fair - Foxing and tanning present, especially along the top edge. Pages: Good - Foxing and tanning present; very minor pencil annotations. Text: Very Good - Clean and legible. Price on front flap: Yes. Description: First edition, first published in 1982 by Weatherhill. In this critical work, Roy Andrew Miller examines modern myths surrounding the Japanese language, challenging essentialist and exceptionalist views through linguistic and intellectual-historical analysis. A significant text in Japan studies and linguistic criticism, widely cited in discussions of language ideology and nihonjinron. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Stock availability may change, as our listings are shared with a physical bookstore.…
Seller Inventory # SJ826
- Title
- Japan's Modern Myth: The Language and Beyond
- Author
- Roy Andrew Miller
- Publisher
- Weatherhill (New York & Tokyo), 1982
- Publication year
- 1982
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Fair
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 083480168X
- ISBN 13
- 9780834801684
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 1 kilogram
- Seller catalogs
- Asian Studies, Books on Japan, Linguistics
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Kitazawa Bookstore, ABAJ/ILAB
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Kitazawa Bookstore, founded in 1902 and now operated by the fourth generation of the Kitazawa family, is a long-established antiquarian bookshop in Jimbocho, Tokyo-the heart of the world's largest Book Town. We specialize in vintage and rare books in the humanities, especially literature and works on Japan. With over a century of bookselling tradition, we are committed to careful curation, authenticity, and personal service. Whether you are a scholar, collector, or simply a lover of books, we welcome you to discover something meaningful on our shelves.…
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