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OverviewAn exploration of the intimate relationship between language and life- style, psychology, and culture. Suzuki convincingly illustrates the dangers of isolating words from their cultural context, and focuses on the types of misperceptions that result from such widely held practices. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Takao Suzuki , Akira MiuraPublisher: Kodansha America, Inc Imprint: Kodansha International Ltd Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.263kg ISBN: 9784770027801ISBN 10: 477002780 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 29 October 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews<br> Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. <br>-The Japan Quarterly<p><br> Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica<p><br> Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal<p><br> Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. -The Japan Quarterly Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal An exploration of the relationship between language and lifestyle, psychology, and culture. Even for those who are not interested in speaking Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. --The Japan Quarterly Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. --Monumenta Nipponica Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. --Library Journal Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. -The Japan Quarterly Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. -The Japan Quarterly Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. -The Japan Quarterly Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal <br> Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. <br>-The Japan Quarterly<br> Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica<br> Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal<br> Fascinating observations...Frank and perspicacious theories on the Japanese people themselves. <br> -The Japan Quarterly<br> Written in a lucid and witty style.... Extremely instructive. -Monumenta Nipponica<br> Even for those not interested in learning to speak Japanese, this book contains many useful sociolinguistic insights. -Library Journal<br> Author InformationOne of Japan's foremost sociolinguists, TAKAO SUZUKI is recognized internationally for his contributions to the field. Long affiliated with the Institute of Cultural and Linguistic Studies, Suzuki has been a visiting professor at Yale University and a visiting fellow at Cambridge University and other colleges. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |