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08331. MARKETING PLAN FOR CALIFORNIA WINE TO JAPAN. Presents a detailed plan for marketing California wine to Japan. Includes an analysis of the characteristics of the Japanese market, including consumer preferences and buying habits, channels of product distribution, pricing structure, promotion strategies, competition, estimated sales, and pro-forma profit and loss statement. 21 pages, 38 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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08324. CASE COMPARISON: PEOPLE EXPRESS AND TOYO KOGYO. From an operational management perspective, this investigation presents a comparison of two companies, the Japanese Toyo Kogyo and the American People's Express, with a focus on the three elements of productivity, quality and innovation 9p. 6f. 7b.
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$63
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08317. JAPANESE POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION. Traces the gradual liberalization of Japan's political system and analyzes the conflict between Japan's new Western political system and its traditional values which emphasize small group cohesion and omnipotent authority. Changes within the economic, labor, and social structures in Japan are viewed as mitigating factors in political changes. 14 pages, 23 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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08316. ROLE OF JAPANESE WOMEN IN BUSINESS. Takes a historical perspective and considers the influence of western culture in assessing the role of Japanese women in the Japanese business world. Concludes that Japanese women face nearly insurmountable obstacles in finding a place in the business environment. 7p. 10f. 7b.
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$49
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08286. "THE TALE OF GENJI" BY LADY MURASAKI. Discusses and analyzes the depiction of women in Murasaki's epic novel of court life in 11th Century Japan. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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08285. ZEAMI MOTOKIYO AND JAPANESE DRAMA. A brief biography of the life and work of Zeami Motokiyo, a principal theoretician and playwright of the Noh theater. Included is a discussion of many of the formal artistic techniques Motokiyo developed as well as a brief review of some of his 90 plays. 5p. 7f. 6b.
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$35
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08254. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN JAPAN. Covers four main areas of international trade and foreign investment in Japan: basic indicators for the domestic economy, balance of payments figures, the composition of international trade and potential new exports and markets and the foreign investment. 9p. 19f. 6b.
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$63
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08253. JAPAN: AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. A concise economic portrait of Japan from an import-export perspective. Gross National Product,per capita income, corporate tax rates, balance of payments, and unemployment rates are presented. 7p. 13f. 4b.
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$49
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08084. JAPANESE CULTURE. A survey of the origins and characteristics of Japanese culture from prehistoric times to the present. Elements of tradition, the influence of geography, the effects of World War II, and the Americanization of Japanese culture are discussed. 11 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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08082. THE JAPANIZATION OF AMERICAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. A case study of the Japanese "Theory Z" style of business management as applied by J.C. Penny. Background on the framework of Japanese management and its differences from American management are considered, and the case of J.C. Penny studied in detail. 12p. 14f. 12b.
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$84
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08057. JAPAN'S ECONOMY. A detailed study of all aspects of the Japanese economy: an overview of Japan and its economy, trade and investment, the role of goernment in economic life, and related factors are considered and the future is analyzed. Includes statistical charts. 36p. 67f. 28b.
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$133
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08012. QUALITY CIRCLES: COMPARING JAPANESE AND AMERICAN APPLICATIONS. An overview of the quality circle as applied in Japan and American manufacturing. History of the quality circle and a discussion of the differences between quality circles in Japan and the U.S. Analysis of the effectiveness of quality circles. 16 pages, 17 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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07808. THREE SUCCESSFUL AMERICAN FIRMS IN JAPAN. Commonalities of three successful American businesses operating in Japan -- Hewlett-Packard, IBM-Japan, and Monroe Japan, Inc. -- are examined. Includes an economic forecast for would-be foreign investors. 13p. 19f. 9b.
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$91
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07723. A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE MILITARY CAMPAIGN AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR OF 1904-1905. A solid analysis of the military tactics employed by the imperial governments of Russia and Japan during their war of 1904-1905. The political consequences of battlefield fortunes are discussed as well. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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07692. AMERICAN COMPANIES IN JAPAN. Detailed survey of the business environment for American companies doing business in Japan. Includes brief survey of geography, history, culture; operations of four American companies in Japan (IBM, Coca-Cola, GE and Rosemount Chemical); market incentives, government inducements for foreign investors; cultural barriers that act as barriers to entry (resistance to takeovers, underdeveloped stock market, differences in business culture and style, employment practices, and distribution systems); how these factors force American companies to adapt to Japanese ways, and important "decision points" to be considered by American firms. 16 pages, 38 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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07462. THE ART OF JAPANESE MANAGEMENT. Critical review of this book, finding that it spends too much time on two companies (Matsushita and IBM) which may not be typical of all Japanese and American firms. The book is at its best in detailing the cultural differences between the two countries, but has too little documentation and isn't specific enough in telling American managers what to do. 6p. 0f. 0b.
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$42
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07137. RECENT MARKETING DEVELOPMENTS IN JAPAN. Good brief overview of marketing trends in Japan. On one hand, imitation of American innovations such as research; on the other hand, an incredibly complex, rather antiquated and certainly over-manned distribution system with many small wholesalers supplying many small shops in most consumer fields. Political pressures to keep this system and the responses of efficiency-seeking companies. 5p. 7f. 4b.
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$35
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07134. JAPANESE AND AMERICA QUALITY CIRCLES. Good brief review of quality circles, an American idea which took root in Japan and is now being reintroduced to America: a democratic, job-oriented problem solving group. Finds that it works well with Japanese style consensus management, but may undermine hierarchy in more rigid American companies. 5p. 5f. 4b.
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$35
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07013. THEORY Z AND AMERICAN BUSINESS. an analytical book review of Ouchi's book Theory Z, focusing on how and why this theory of business management stresses long term, cultural and philosophical changes in the structure of American business. 11p. 14f. 1b.
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$77
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06823. A COMPARISON OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORUUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN AMERICA AND JAPAN. Solid, concise overview of employment discrimination against women, showing how far Japan is behind America in opportunities for wonen. 8p. 6b. 21f.
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$56
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06632. JAPANESE CITRUS TRADE. The export of California citrus fruits to Japan is studied in this trade report; the growing Japanese market is broken down in terms of country of origin, and U.S. export markets are compared. Includes a look a regulations and import procedures. l3p. 11f. 8b.
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$21
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06597. MILITARY FEUDALISM IN JAPAN. The origins of feudal, military culture in ancient Japan are studied in this report, covering the period from the Middle Ages (ca. 700 A.D.) to the 14th century. Comparisons with medieval European and Chinese culture are made. 10p. 10f. 4b.
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$70
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06590. THE LAW OF THE SEA TREATY. The impact of the Law of the Sea Treaty on Japan and Korean, and the specific prooosals and stipulations of the treaty, are examined in this report. The new Reagan policy and the North and South Korean positions are reviewed in detail. 12p. 20f. 10b.
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$84
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06364. THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION AND U.S.-JAPANESE TRADE. The deterioration of U.S. Japanese trade relations, the successive waves of imports -- radios, TVs, electronics and automobiles -- and the Reagan administration's free trade philosophy are examined. 6p. 4f. 5b.
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$42
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06222. LABOR PRACTICES IN JAPAN. A historical look at the Japanese system of (ideal) lifetime employment, concentrating on the 20th century; labor practices in feudal Japan, the transition to an industrial society, labor relations, and conflicts in the 20th century, and outlook for change. 10p. 11f. 5b.
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$70
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06157. POLITICAL-CULTURAL IMPEDIMENTS FOR FOREIGN BUSINESSMEN IN JAPAN. Strong, provocative description of Japanese society and business practices emphasizing the long history of specialized institutions which do not readily admit foreigners. Compares politics, business organizations, and social structures in Japan to American versions. 20p. 23f. 19b.
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$133
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06079. THE JAPANESE ZAIBATSU. Solid broad oVerview of Japan's industrial conglomerates ("Zaibatsu,) focusing on U.S. policy towards these companies in post-war occupation. 14p. 15f. 7b.
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$98
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05963. SHOGUN. The problems of an individual trying to adapt to and manipulate an alien culture and value system, using James Clavell's novel of 16th century Japan as a starting point. 10p. 6f. 3 sources cited in footnotes.
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$70
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05952. JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH. 1890-1940. This paper analyzes the dynamics of Japanese industrial growth between 1890 and 1940. It emphasizes the factors which contributed to the shift in manufacturing from textiles to chemicals and heavy industry, particularly technological and business organizational practices 10p. 12f. 10b.
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$70
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05934. JAPANESE ECONOMIC GROWTH. This paper discusses the major reasons for Japan's postwar economic growth; investment in heavy industry, migration to urban areas, deficit financing and the quality of the Japanese labor force. 6p. 0f. 5b.
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$42
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05847. MON BY NATSUME SOSEKI. 8p. 10f. 4b. See Section 14O, World Literature.
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$56
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05604. JAPAN AND FASCISM. Details history of militarism and proto fascist movement in pre-war Japan and the applicability of the term 'fascist' to Japan. 4 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$28
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05596. MARKETING POLICY IN JAPAN. A study of the structure and operation of the Japanese domestic market. It focuses on the role of the giant trading companies, stressing their feudal backgrounds and tradition. Mitsui & Company is taken as the example. 10p. 12f. 5b.
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$70
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05589. ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN. A survey of some economic issues currently dividing the two countries particularly the balance of payments problems. Speculates that the outcome might be the continuing growth of protectionism in the U.S. and ultranationalism in Japan. Tables and Charts. 20p. 20f. 11b.
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$133
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05573. ANALYSIS OF ARTICLE ON JAPANESE PROSTITUTES IN THE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN. Looks at the problems faced by Japanese women who were tricked into coming to the U.S. and exploited as prostitutes. 5p. 1b.
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$35
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05415. MONTAIGNE AND ERASMUS. A comparison of the Ten Colloquies of Erasmus and Montaigne's Essays, viewing Erasmus as the culmination of the Christian Middle Ages, and Montaigne as the beginning of a new, skeptical attitude. 5p. 7f. 2b.
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$35
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05026. AN ANALYSIS OP CONFUCIANISM IN MODERN JAPAN. An examination of the impact of the thought of Confucius on the political culture of modern Japan. It is suggested that in some regards Confucianism played the same role in the modernization of Japan as the "Protestant Ethic" did in the modernization of Europe. 10p., 13f., 8b.
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$70
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04755. JAPANESE GROUP IDENTITY IN BRAZIL: 1908-1977. Very well-done study of group solidarity and assimilation in the case of Japanese in Brazil; psychological-social techniques used to maintain solidarity, the passion with which Japanese believed until the 50's that Japan had won WW II, acculturation and group identity among the "Nisei" today. 12p., 15f., 9b.
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$84
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04525. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN. A solid survey of the social attitudes and management thought and practice in Japan; includes some suggestions on what American managers might learn from the Japanese. 10 p.; 8f.; 9b.
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$70
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04492. MOTIVATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. Good discussion of the different ways that people are impelled to action through the social framework; includes management theories in the U. S., how these work in practice (concentrating on Management by Objectives), Japanese society and Japanese business practices, good discussion of how U.S. might come to need the example of Japanese management practices as society becomes more complex and organized. 21p., 19f., 16b.
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03620. JAPANESE ULTRANATIONALISM: FEB. 26, 1936. Interesting analysis of the incident leading to the invasion of China; tends to place a great deal of responsibility on the Emperor himself. 4p., 7f., 5b.
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$28
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03378. BUDDHISM IN JAPAN: THE EARLY PERIODS. Good overmiew of Bhuddism in Japan in the "Heian" and "Kamakura" periods of Japanese history: includes introduction of Buddhism, tenets, cultural influence on B. and effects on Japanese historical-cultural development. 9p., 5f., 9b.
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$63
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01288. NATIONALISM IN YUGOSLAVIA. An examination of the effects of nationalism on the federal structure of the government of Yugoslavia from 1960 to date. The Titoist system is looked at for reforms such as decentralization of the economy, liberalization of the political framework of the party, and the deStalinization of the country as a whole. Issues of economic nationalism and self-determination are considered in depth, and changes in the national constitution during the period of reform are examined. Restructuring of the Federal Chamber, the Yugoslavian Central Committee, and other bodies are viewed in terms of Tito's nationalist strategy. 24p., 10f., 7b.
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$133
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01046. THE JAPANESE POLICE SYSTEM: PAST AND PRESENT. Very good description and analysis of Japan's police system; thorough discussion of pre-WWII system, American occupation, centralization of police administration in 1950's. 18p., 21f., lib.
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$126
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00724. THE MISSIONARY METHOD OF MATTHEW RICCI. 11p., 13f., 5b. See Religion, Section 2lA.
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$77
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00447. OLD AND NEW CULTURE IN JAPAN. Introduction to the major features of traditional Japanese culture, with an assessment of the cultural role differences a typical American would notice in present-day Japan. 5p., 0f., 0b.
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$35
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00055. SUICIDE IN JAPAN. Interesting, chatty description of the history, practice and philosophy of ritual suicide in Japan; thorough description of Y. Misima's final scene; also role of suicide in Samurai code of honor, history, kamikaze, post-World War II reforms. 11 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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53879. JAPANESE IMEPRIALISM: TEMPORARY ABERRATION OF THE 1930'S? Shows that the Japanese attack on Manchuria of 1931 was just the climax to a growing imperialist trend which can be seen as early as the 1890's. 6p., 7f., 3b.
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$42
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53683. JAPANESE CINEMA. 6p., 5f., 4b. See. Media: Film, Section 15A.
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$42
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53466A. ABORTION IN JAPAN. Good study of how a civilized, rational society treats abortion. The population pressure that caused Japan to legalize abortion in 1948, statistics, social attitudes, complaints, importance of abortion as a contraceptive method. 7p., 16f., 6b.
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$49
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52987. JAPANESE CULTURE. The cultural and social history of Japan, and the history of its rise to a major trading power, are outlined in this essay. The unique features of Japanese life, the role of women, and economic and population problems are considered. 8p., 11f., 9b.
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$56
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52500G. JAPAN AS AN ECONOMIC GIANT. Survey of Japanese economic history; includes early history , society and culture, govt.-business cooperation, American aid, Japan as economic imperialist in Asia. Basically sympathetic to Japan. 16p. 30f. 15b.
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$112
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52455. ZEN BUDDHISM IN JAPAN. The philosophy, religion and way of life of the Zen Buddhists is examined in this study. The Buddhist roots of Zen, the history of the philosophy, and main features of the practices of the sect are discussed in detail, and the concepts of satori, the koan and meditation are defined. 9p., 9f., 4b.
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$63
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52430. JAPANESE AND AMERICAN BUSINESS RELATIONS. Survey of Japanese business attitudes and views of America; discusses Japan's postwar recovery, attitudes towards education, foreign investment, American wealth and power, technology, cultural change, business ethics, and other topic s. 18p. 9f. 9b.
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$126
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52369. JAPANESE ECONOMIC IMPERIALISM SINCE WORLD WAR II. Good thorough study of Japan's trade relations with other countries, which stresses Japan's exploitation of the raw materials of other nations; however, the definition of "imperialism" used is very loose (basically, if anything once imported is re-exported.) Includes Japanese investment in foreign countries. 16p., 20f., 10b.
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$112
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16047. DEMOCRACY AND IMPERIALISM IN PRE-WAR JAPAN. The failure of Japanese democracy in the 1920's and the subsequent imperialism of the 1930's are related to Japan's industrial and foreign policy situation. 5p., 8f., 7b.
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