Traces the history of the Ise shrines from the 7th century until today, focusing on the many episodes of crisis that transformed the social landscape around the shrines.
Britain is culturally blessed. Few nations rival the rich history, artistic achievement or contemporary verve of this, the original island nation. Even the food is good these days, its variety...
Contents: Go Direct; Provide the Best Value; Ficus Fanatically on Customers; Celebrate Standardization; Have Zero Tolerance for Inventory; Always Adapt, Always Execute; Value Information; Get Others...
This important volume describes the wide-ranging scientific activities of Léon Van Hove, through commentaries by his colleagues and a selection of his most influential papers and documents. The...
Contents: Living better with electricity : GE’s first stage, 1879 to 1939, Edison-Swope/Young; Selecting the wrong technology; Becoming the leader; Seeking advice and sharing the wealth; Staying # 1;...
This book focuses on Japan's modernization as a long-term process that is reliant on changing technology and that has led to the nation's full engagement with the global system. Some chapters examine...
This book includes: The Power of Renewal; Fight or Fit; Bushido: A Cultural History; Businessmen and Bushi; Birth of the Modern Corporate Samurai; Sword-Wielding; Hierarchical; Loyal; Eudeminic;...
An examination of the relationship of overseas Japanese and their descendents (Nikkei) with their home and host nations, focusing on their political, social and economic struggles. The authors...
This book seeks to describe how Japan manipulated existing diplomatic channels to ensure national security. Rather, far from aiming at seclusion, Japan's diplomacy in the seventeenth century was...