Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Have one to sell?
Evanescence and Form: An Introduction to Japanese Culture by C Inouye: New
US $63.89
ApproximatelyAU $98.70
Condition:
Brand new
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller's listing for full details.
- Buy It NowEvanescence and Form: An Introduction to Japanese Culture by C Inouye: New
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
Free Standard Shipping.
Located in: Sparks, Nevada, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 9 Aug and Fri, 15 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:364049953287
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Evanescence and Form: An Introduction to Japanese Culture
- Publication Date
- 2008-10-19
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN
- 9781403967060
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
1403967067
ISBN-13
9781403967060
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30781507
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xv, 260 Pages
Publication Name
Evanescence and Form : an Introduction to Japanese Culture
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Subject
Etiquette, Religious, General, Anthropology / General
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Philosophy, Reference, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
15 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2008-005344
Reviews
"As I Read Charles Shiro Inouye's Evanescence and Form , a study of Japanese culture from its ancient beginnings to the present, I thought again and again how fortunate his students are to be guided by such an extraordinary teacher. He writes as he might address a class or perhaps a group of friends, using skill and wit to transmit in easy to understand language his exceptional knowledge of the culture of Japan and his perceptions of what makes it distinctive. This discussion of the role of evanescence is the religious life and arts of Japan is in every way outstanding."--Donald Keene, Shincho Professor Emeritus of Japanese Literature, Columbia University "Charles Inouye's brilliant study of evanescence guides us through Japan's long and complex cultural and social history. His sensitive, often provocative, readings are rendered in a lucid, accessible style. A great book for anyone beginning an exploration of Japan."--Keiko McDonald, Professor of Japanese Literature and Cinema, University of Pittsburgh "Charles Inouye's intensely personal, indeed eloquent, survey of Japanese culture--from animism to anime--illuminates its paradoxical deepest themes. More than an introduction, it reveals what has so often been obscured by stereotypes."--Howard Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature Emeritus, Harvard University "This book is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Japan. Charles Inouye has constructed a daring, wide-ranging, and beautifully written introduction to the deep patterns of Japanese cultural and aesthetic practice. The rock garden at Ryoanji Temple and the anime of Hayao Miyazaki will never look the same again."-- Eve Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Japanese at Wellesley College "Following Inouye (Tufts) as he effortlessly glides across the vast landscape of Japanese history and culture--touching down on a particular topic only long enough to make his point, and not a moment longer--is thrilling....For readers with even a cursory understanding of the social, cultural, and political background of its subject, this book is a true page-turner. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above."-- Choice, "As I Read Charles Shiro Inouye s Evanescence and Form, a study of Japanese culture from its ancient beginnings to the present, I thought again and again how fortunate his students are to be guided by such an extraordinary teacher. He writes as he might address a class or perhaps a group of friends, using skill and wit to transmit in easy to understand language his exceptional knowledge of the culture of Japan and his perceptions of what makes it distinctive. This discussion of the role of evanescence is the religious life and arts of Japan is in every way outstanding." - Donald Keene, Shincho Professor Emeritus of Japanese Literature, Columbia University "Charles Inouye s brilliant study of evanescence guides us through Japan s long and complex cultural and social history. His sensitive, often provocative, readings are rendered in a lucid, accessible style. A great book for anyone beginning an exploration of Japan." - Keiko McDonald, Professor of Japanese Literature and Cinema, University of Pittsburgh "Charles Inouye's intensely personal, indeed eloquent, survey of Japanese culture - from animism to anime - illuminates its paradoxical deepest themes. More than an introduction, it reveals what has so often been obscured by stereotypes." - Howard Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature Emeritus, Harvard University "This book is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Japan. Charles Inouye has constructed a daring, wide-ranging, and beautifully written introduction to the deep patterns of Japanese cultural and aesthetic practice. The rock garden at Ryoanji Temple and the anime of Hayao Miyazaki will never look the same again." - Eve Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Japanese at Wellesley College "Following Inouye (Tufts) as he effortlessly glides across the vast landscape of Japanese history and culture - touching down on a particular topic only long enough to make his point, and not a moment longer - is thrilling . . ..For readers with even a cursory understanding of the social, cultural, and political background of its subject, this book is a true page-turner. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above." - Choice "Evanescence and Form: An Introduction to Japanese Culture is a fascinating book, rich in insightful analysis and enlivened with impassioned polemic. Intensely personal, with a number of references to the author's personal milieu and especially to the author's family in both Japan and the United States, the book is also consciously lyrical, with numerous examples of fine writing embroidering the text." - Leigh Morton, Tokyo Institute of Technology, "As I Read Charles Shiro Inouye'sEvanescence and Form, a study of Japanese culture from its ancient beginnings to the present, I thought again and again how fortunate his students are to be guided by such an extraordinary teacher. He writes as he might address a class or perhaps a group of friends, using skill and wit to transmit in easy to understand language his exceptional knowledge of the culture of Japan and his perceptions of what makes it distinctive. This discussion of the role of evanescence is the religious life and arts of Japan is in every way outstanding."--Donald Keene, Shincho Professor Emeritus of Japanese Literature, Columbia University"Charles Inouye's brilliant study of evanescence guides us through Japan's long and complex cultural and social history. His sensitive, often provocative, readings are rendered in a lucid, accessible style. A great book for anyone beginning an exploration of Japan."--Keiko McDonald, Professor of Japanese Literature and Cinema, University of Pittsburgh"Charles Inouye's intensely personal, indeed eloquent, survey of Japanese culture--from animism to anime--illuminates its paradoxical deepest themes. More than an introduction, it reveals what has so often been obscured by stereotypes."--Howard Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature Emeritus, Harvard University"This book is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Japan. Charles Inouye has constructed a daring, wide-ranging, and beautifully written introduction to the deep patterns of Japanese cultural and aesthetic practice. The rock garden at Ryoanji Temple and the anime of Hayao Miyazaki will never look the same again."-- Eve Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Japanese at Wellesley College"Following Inouye (Tufts) as he effortlessly glides across the vast landscape of Japanese history and culture--touching down on a particular topic only long enough to make his point, and not a moment longer--is thrilling….For readers with even a cursory understanding of the social, cultural, and political background of its subject, this book is a true page-turner.Summing Up:Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above."--Choice, "As I Read Charles Shiro Inouye's Evanescence and Form , a study of Japanese culture from its ancient beginnings to the present, I thought again and again how fortunate his students are to be guided by such an extraordinary teacher. He writes as he might address a class or perhaps a group of friends, using skill and wit to transmit in easy to understand language his exceptional knowledge of the culture of Japan and his perceptions of what makes it distinctive. This discussion of the role of evanescence is the religious life and arts of Japan is in every way outstanding."--Donald Keene, Shincho Professor Emeritus of Japanese Literature, Columbia University "Charles Inouye's brilliant study of evanescence guides us through Japan's long and complex cultural and social history. His sensitive, often provocative, readings are rendered in a lucid, accessible style. A great book for anyone beginning an exploration of Japan."--Keiko McDonald, Professor of Japanese Literature and Cinema, University of Pittsburgh "Charles Inouye's intensely personal, indeed eloquent, survey of Japanese culture--from animism to anime--illuminates its paradoxical deepest themes. More than an introduction, it reveals what has so often been obscured by stereotypes."--Howard Hibbett, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Japanese Literature Emeritus, Harvard University "This book is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Japan. Charles Inouye has constructed a daring, wide-ranging, and beautifully written introduction to the deep patterns of Japanese cultural and aesthetic practice. The rock garden at Ryoanji Temple and the anime of Hayao Miyazaki will never look the same again."-- Eve Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Japanese at Wellesley College "Following Inouye (Tufts) as he effortlessly glides across the vast landscape of Japanese history and culture--touching down on a particular topic only long enough to make his point, and not a moment longer--is thrilling….For readers with even a cursory understanding of the social, cultural, and political background of its subject, this book is a true page-turner. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above."-- Choice " Evanescence and Form: An Introduction to Japanese Culture is a fascinating book, rich in insightful analysis and enlivened with impassioned polemic. Intensely personal, with a number of references to the author's personal milieu and especially to the author's family in both Japan and the United States, the book is also consciously lyrical, with numerous examples of fine writing embroidering the text." -Leigt Morton, Journal of Japanese Studies
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
952
Table Of Content
All Things Are Changing Defining the Sacred Flux and Identity Leaving the World Hedonism Sacrifice Fatalism Work Wrapping Materialism The Supremacy of Style The Nature of Etiquette Not One Space but Many If There Were a Holy Book Visual Nature A World Where Nothing Is Special
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Synopsis
This book explores the Japanese notion of hakanasa - the evanescence of all things. Responses to this idea have been various and even contradictory: asceticism, fatalism, conformism, hedonism, materialism, and careerism. This book examines the ties between an epistemology of constant change and Japan's formal emphasis on etiquette and visuality.
LC Classification Number
BL51
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (514,140)
- m***m (2298)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (45)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.
More to explore:
- Art & Culture Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Japanese,
- Japanese Manga,
- Art & Culture Non-Fiction Books,
- Magazines in Japanese,
- Japanese Textbooks,
- Monthly Magazines in Japanese,
- Non-Fiction Culture Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Japanese,
- Art & Culture Non-Fiction Illustrated Fiction & Books,
- Art & Culture Adults Fiction & Non-Fiction Books
Seller feedback (514,140)
- m***m (2298)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (45)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.