The latest Facts On File cultural atlas achieves a spectacular re-creation of a historical culture through a brilliant integration of text, illustrations and maps.
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This is an excellent general history ("for general readers and travelers"), authoritatively written and lavishly illustrated. As a cultural atlas, however, it is much less satisfying. Most of the nearly 60 maps are historical, and although cultural developments (especially those related to religion) are placed within the historical framework, there is a lack of focus on cultural matters. Many major literary and artistic figures are omitted. The third edition of H. Paul Varley's Japanese Culture (Univ. of Hawaii, 1984) is a much better cultural history, but both general and subject collections would benefit from the maps, illustrations, glossary, historical tables, and narrative provided in the Cultural Atlas of Japan .
- Kenneth W. Berger, Duke Univ. Lib., Durham, N.C.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Kenneth W. Berger, Duke Univ. Lib., Durham, N.C.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful photographs and detailed descriptions,
This review is from: Cultural Atlas of Japan (Hardcover)
I'm a Japanese and I had some troubles when I explain about Japanese things in English at my web. I got several dictionaries and encyclopedias on Japanese culture in English, but they won't do when I want to explain in depth. This Cultural Atlas has detailed descriptions and full of beautiful photos and graphics. Interesting to read and joy to eyes. If you are interested in Japanese culture or history, this book will be a good companion.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing,
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This review is from: Cultural Atlas of Japan (Hardcover)
This volume is handsome and visually appealing, but its contents are a disappointment. The appellation "atlas" is entirely inappropriate for a work that contains only a handful of maps scattered across hundreds of pages and pays almost zero attention to regional variations. The work also spoke little about "culture," choosing to zero in on specific historical anecdotes, generalizations about historic ties with China, and the most cursory information on the life of the modern Japanese. I was very, very disappointed. It's a nice book, but it's not at all what I expected.
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