| Description |
180 p. ; 19 cm. |
| Note |
Translation of: Amae no kozo. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"Published in Japan as Amae no Kozo (The Structure of Amae), Dr. Doi's work is focused upon the word 'amae' (indulgence) and its related vocabulary. Expressive of an emotion central to the Japanese experience, 'amae' refers to the indulging, passive love which surrounds and supports the individual in a group, whether family, neighborhood, or the world at large. Considering the lack of such words in Western languages, Dr. Doi suggests inherent differences between the two cultures -- contrasting the ideal of self-reliance with those of interdependence and the indulgence of weaknesses. Yet, he finds that Western audiences have no difficulty in recognizing and identifying with the emotions he describes, and are even searching for a way to express this need." |
| Contents |
The first idea of amae -- The world of amae -- The logic of amae -- The pathology of amae -- Amae and modern society -- Amae reconsidered. |
| Subject |
Dependency (Psychology)
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National characteristics, Japanese.
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National characteristics, American.
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| ISBN |
4770028008 (trade pbk.) |
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9784770028006 (trade pbk.) |
| Standard No. |
NLGGC 273810596 |
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YDXCP 1859040 |
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