Understanding Japan: A Cultural History (Great Courses)

24 Lectures by Dr. Mark Ravina discussing the history of Japan through a cultural lens

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Overview

Japan’s extraordinary culture is like no other in the world. The 2,000-year-old civilization grew through periods of seclusion and assimilation to cultivate a society responsible for immeasurable influences on the rest of the world. What makes Japan so distinctive? The answer is more than just spiritual beliefs or culinary tastes. It’s the ongoing clash between tradition and modernity; a conflict shaped by Japan’s long history of engagement and isolation.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 2015
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: The Great Courses
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site