Japanese Patterns of Behavior (East West Center Book) [Paperback]

Takie Sugiyama Lebra (Author)

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Review

"A remarkable source book for a reader, generalist, or specialist alike....a framework for understanding postwar Japanese attitudes and behavior." -- Asian Thought and Society

"The best introduction to the dynamics of Japanese interpersonal relations.... It is truly indispensable." -- Choice

About the Author

Takie Sugiyama Lebra is well qualified to comment on Japanese behavior. Reared and educated in Japan, she completed her doctorate in the United States, and now lives and teaches in Hawaii.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (September 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824804600
• ISBN-13: 978-0824804602
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,100,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview Of Japanese Culture, May 5, 2001

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Robert G. Boyd "Grandfather of Jessica" (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Japanese Patterns of Behavior (East West Center Book) (Paperback)

I have been reading books on Japanese history and culture for a year. Of the books I have read, this is by far the best overview of Japanese behavior patterns I have seen. If you can only buy one book of this type, buy this one.

The author was born Japanese, but later was educated in the United States, and at the time of writing this book, she was a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Hawaii, teaching courses in Japanese behavior and culture.

The writing is clear and concise. She provides extensive references to the literature, so that if you want to follow up on a particular point in which you are interested, you can.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good all around look, September 29, 2005

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marc sorrells "mercsor" (Hermitage, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Japanese Patterns of Behavior (East West Center Book) (Paperback)

While alot of books on Japanese culture alk about only one or two aspects this book gives an overview of many. If you only have time to read one book on the subject this is the one you should get. Remember that its super old (1976) and that Japanese society has changed in many ways. But this book still provides the fundamentals needed to understand the Japanese mind.