Ghosts And The Japanese: Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends / Edition 1

by Michiko Iwasaka, Barre Toelken

Overview

The Japanese have ambivalent attitudes toward death, deeply rooted in pre-Buddhist traditions. In this scholarly but accessible work, authors Iwasaka and Toelken show that everyday beliefs and customs—particularly death traditions—offer special insight into the living culture of Japan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874211795
Publisher:	Utah State University Press
Publication date:	12/01/1994
Edition description:	1
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1390L (what's this?)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

Iwasaka (Japanese, U. of Trier, Germany) and Toelken (history and English, Utah State U.) illustrate the ongoing traditions and customs surrounding the Japanese attitudes toward life and death by examining Japanese ghost legends and artwork portraying ghosts. Includes color illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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