A History of Popular Culture in Japan : From the Seventeenth Century to the Present
E.Taylor Atkins (Author)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781350195929
Weight: 622.00
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 408
Page Dimensions: 157 x 233 x 25 (mm)
Categories: Art History Non Fiction Japanese Stories
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Tags: E.Taylor Atkins Japan History
E.Taylor Atkins shows how Japan was one of the earliest sites for the development of mass-produced, market-oriented cultural products consumed by urban middle and working classes. From traditional monochrome ink painting, court literature and poetry to anime, manga and J-Pop, popular culture was pivotal in the rise of Japanese nationalism, imperialism, militarism and economic development, and to the present day plays a central role in Japanese identity. With updated historiography throughout, this fully revised second edition features: - A new chapter on popular culture in the Edo period- An expanded section on pre-Tokugawa culture- More discussion on recent pop culture phenomena such as TV game shows, cuteness and J-Pop- 10 new images- A new glossary of terms including kanjiThis improved edition is a vital resource for students of Japanese cultural history wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Japan's contributions to global cultural heritage.