ISBN: 9780691028460

"In an important and interesting new work the anthropologist author examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan. In an important and interesting new … More...

"In an important and interesting new work the anthropologist author examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan. In an important and interesting new work the anthropologist author examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Monkey as Mirror by Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney During early periods of Japanese history the monkey's nearness to the human-animal boundary made it a revered mediator or an animal deity closest to humans. Later it became a scapegoat mocked for its vain efforts to behave in a human fashion. This work presents a tripartite study of the monkey metaphor. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan by inquiring into the meanings assigned to the monkey and the ""special status"" people (often referred to as ""outcasts""), who produce the monkey performances still popular in Japan. Notes This gem of anthropological analysis, of elegant dialectic between subtle theory and thoroughly understood experience and records, may be reviewed under five interconnected rubrics: ambiguity, dynamics, micro- and macro-time, reflexive structure, and tropes in social context. Let it be noted that by pervasively interweaving paragraphs about Japanese (pre)history and present life, the author constructs a model introduction to the culture that should be assigned reading in areal courses and introductory anthropology. -- Paul Friedrich, University of Chicago Back Cover "This gem of anthropological analysis, of elegant dialectic between subtle theory and thoroughly understood experience and records, may be reviewed under five interconnected rubrics: ambiguity, dynamics, micro- and macro-time, reflexive structure, and tropes in social context. Let it be noted that by pervasively interweaving paragraphs about Japanese (pre)history and present life, the author constructs a model introduction to the culture that should be assigned reading in areal courses and introductory anthropology." --Paul Friedrich, University of Chicago Author Biography Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney, a native of Japan, is Vilas Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among her works are Illness and Healing among the Sakhalin Ainu: A Symbolic Interpretation and Illness and Culture in Contemporary Japan: An Anthropological View (both Cambridge). Review "In an important and interesting new work the anthropologist author examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan. This subject, basic in any culture, sometimes seems central in Japan, and any elucidation it can receive is to be welcomed... [This] is a fair, impartial, balanced reading of a neglected chain of metaphors which can teach us much about this country."--Donald Richie, The Japan Times Promotional This gem of anthropological analysis, of elegant dialectic between subtle theory and thoroughly understood experience and records, may be reviewed under five interconnected rubrics: ambiguity, dynamics, micro- and macro-time, reflexive structure, and tropes in social context. Let it be noted that by pervasively interweaving paragraphs about Japanese (pre)history and present life, the author constructs a model introduction to the culture that should be assigned reading in areal courses and introductory anthropology. -- Paul Friedrich, University of Chicago Long Description Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan by inquiring into the meanings assigned to the monkey and the ""special status"" people (often referred to as ""outcasts""), who produce the monkey performances still popular in Japan. Review Quote In an important and interesting new work the anthropologist author examines the historical transformations of the concept of self and other in Japan. This subject, basic in any culture, sometimes seems central in Japan, and any elucidation it can receive is to be welcomed. . . . [This] is a fair, impartial, balanced reading of a neglected chain of metaphors which can teach us much about this country. -- Donald Richie, The Japan Times Details ISBN069102846X Author Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney Short Title MONKEY AS MIRROR Pages 288 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 069102846X ISBN-13 9780691028460 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1989 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Residence WI, US Subtitle Symbolic Transformations in Japanese History and Ritual Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691028460 UK Release Date 1989-04-21 NZ Release Date 1989-04-21 US Release Date 1989-04-21 Publication Date 1989-04-21 Alternative 9780691094342 DEWEY 306.0952 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1989-06-28 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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1989, ISBN: 069102846X

[EAN: 9780691028460], Neubuch, [PU: Princeton University Press], SOCIAL SCIENCE / ANTHROPOLOGY GENERAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This tripartite stu… More...

[EAN: 9780691028460], Neubuch, [PU: Princeton University Press], SOCIAL SCIENCE / ANTHROPOLOGY GENERAL, nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This tripartite study of the monkey metaphor, the monkey performance, and the 'special status' people traces changes in Japanese culture from the eighth century to the present. During early periods of Japanese history the monkey's nearness to the human-animal boundary made it a revered mediator or an animal deity closest to humans. Later it became a scapegoat mocked for its vain efforts to behave in a human fashion. Modern Japanese have begun to see a new meaning in the monkey--a clown who turns itself into an object of laughter while challenging the basic assumptions of Japanese culture and society., Books<

1989, ISBN: 9780691028460

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, 288 Seiten, Publiziert: 1989-04-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: Refer to Sapnet. 0.69 kg, Religion, Soziologie, Sozialwissensch… More...

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, 288 Seiten, Publiziert: 1989-04-21T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: Refer to Sapnet. 0.69 kg, Religion, Soziologie, Sozialwissenschaft, Kategorien, Bücher, Anthropologie, Asien, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Japan, Hinduismus, Religion & Glaube, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Fremdsprachige Bücher, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4901, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_0, Special Features Stores, Taschenbücher, acc906d0-2585-4921-a56f-3ff277850936_4201, Princeton University Press, 1989<