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The Non-Western World

Environment, Development and Human Rights

By: Pradyumna P. Karan

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The Non-Western World

Environment, Development and Human Rights

By: Pradyumna P. Karan

This new introductory textbook provides an integrated, up-to-date introduction to the lands, people, and cultures of the non-Western world.

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1135938377

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Japan in the 21st Century

Environment, Economy, and Society

By: Pradyumna Karan

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Japan in the 21st Century

Environment, Economy, and Society

By: Pradyumna Karan

The ancient civilization of Japan, with its Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, is also closely associated with all that is new and modern. Looking outward, Japan sees what it has become since Hiroshima: the world’s second-largest economy, a source of fury and wonder, a power without arms. Looking inward, Japan sees old ways shaken and new ones developing at a hectic pace. Japan in the Twenty-first Century offers compelling insights into the current realities of the country and investigates the crucial political, economic, demographic, and environmental challenges that face the nation. A combination of text, maps, and photographs provides an essential understanding of Japan’s geography, cultural heritage, demography, economic and political development, and of many other important issues. Pradyumna P. Karan explores the obstacles and opportunities that will shape Japan and affect the world community in the coming years. He highlights strategies and policies that will facilitate economic and political change and stimulate the development of effective institutions for long-term, sustainable prosperity and economic vitality. Unique field reports drawn from direct observations of events and places in Japan illuminate Japanese traditions and sensibilities. The first full-length English-language textbook on Japan’s geography, culture, politics, and economy to appear in nearly four decades, Japan in the Twenty-first Century will be a vital resource for researchers, academics, general readers, and students of Japan. Pradyumna P. Karan, professor of geography and Japan studies at the University of Kentucky, is the author or editor of numerous books on Asian geography and culture, including The Japanese City and Japan in the Bluegrass.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813127637

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9780813127637

Japanese Landscapes

Where Land and Culture Merge

By: Cotton Mather,Pradyumna P. Karan,Shigeru Iijima

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Japanese Landscapes

Where Land and Culture Merge

By: Cotton Mather,Pradyumna P. Karan,Shigeru Iijima

From the busy streets of Tokyo to the secluded shores of Kyushu, from the volcanoes of Hokkaido to the temples of Kyoto, the treasured landscapes of Japan are brought to life in this concise visual guide. Drawing upon years of observation, Cotton Mather, P.P. Karan, and Shigeru Iijima explore the complex interaction of culture, time, and space in the evolution of landscapes in Japan. The authors begin with a discussion of the landscape's general characteristics, including paucity of idle land, scarcity of level land, and its meticulous organization and immaculate nature. They then apply those characteristics to such favorite subjects as home gardens, sculpted plants, and flower arrangements, but also to more mundane matters such as roadside shoulders, utility lines, and walled urban areas. This unique blending of physical and social sciences with humanities perspectives offers a unified analysis of the Japanese landscape.

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University Press of Kentucky

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081318455X

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9780813184555

The Non-Western World

Environment, Development, and Human Rights

By: Pradyumna Prasad Karan

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Environment, Development, and Human Rights

By: Pradyumna Prasad Karan

This introductory textbook provides an integrated, up-to-date introduction to the lands, people, and cultures of the non-Western world.

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Psychology Press

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0415947138

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The Non-Western World

The Non-Western World

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Japan in the 21st Century

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