Buruma, Ian

A Japanese Mirror

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ISBN 13:: 9781843549628
author:: Buruma, Ian
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Atlantic Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies
Condition:: New
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Ian Buruma's A Japanese Mirror offers a piercing analysis of Japan's culture, revealing the country as it is often imagined and how it would like to be perceived. Through an examination of cinema, theatre, television, art, and legend, Buruma sheds light on the complexities of life in Japan. This book paints a rich picture of Japanese society, exploring themes such as samurai and gangsters, transvestites and goddesses. With a keen eye for detail, Buruma reveals a culture that is both beautiful and enigmatic, with a deep appreciation for poetry and wonder. By examining the many facets of Japanese culture, A Japanese Mirror provides a nuanced understanding of this fascinating country.

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