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International Perspectives on Yanagita Kunio and Japanese Folklore Studies - (Cornell East Asia) (Paperback)
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- A collection of essays by North American and Japanese scholars on the life, work and influence of Yanagita Kunio (1875-1962), the founder of Japanese Folklore Studies.
- About the Author: J. Victor Koschmann is Professor of History at Cornell University.
- 216 Pages
- Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
- Series Name: Cornell East Asia
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A collection of essays by North American and Japanese scholars on the life, work and influence of Yanagita Kunio (1875-1962), the founder of Japanese Folklore Studies. In addition to providing background information on Yanagita and his discipline, the eight contributors whose evaluations of Yanagita vary critically examine his research methodology, political stance, use of language, relevance for nation-building efforts in the Third World, and impact on Japanese intellectuals. Also included is an annotated translation of Chapter Two of Yanagita's 1941 essay, Nihon no matsuri (The Festivals of Japan).About the Author
J. Victor Koschmann is Professor of History at Cornell University.
Keibo Oiwa is a cultural anthropologist, environmentalist, prominent public figure and professor of International Studies at Meiji Gakuin Univeristy. Oiwa is founder of the Sloth Club, Japan's leading 'Slow Life' environmental group.
Shinji Yamashita is a Professor at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo, Japan.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 216
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Folklore & Mythology
Series Title: Cornell East Asia
Publisher: Cornell University - Cornell East Asia Series
Format: Paperback
Author: J Victor Koschmann & Oiwa Keibo & Yamashita Shinji
Language: English
Street Date: March 31, 2010
TCIN: 94001104
UPC: 9780939657377
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-1065
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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