On the Process of Civilisation in Japan: Sociogenetic and Psychogenetic Investigations Lau Wai
On the Process of Civilisation in Japan: Sociogenetic and Psychogenetic Investigations Lau Wai This book charts the process of civilisation in Japan. Furthermore, by drawing on rich historical data,…
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On the Process of Civilisation in Japan: Sociogenetic and Psychogenetic Investigations Lau Wai
This book charts the process of civilisation in Japan. Furthermore, by drawing on rich historical data, the author illustrates how these complex processes led the Japanese to see themselves as 'more civilised' than their forebears and neighbouring countries. Using the theory of civilising processes developed by Norbert Elias, the author examines the complex underlying structural and psychological processes from the seventh century to the twentieth century.
Therefore, this book presents three key themes: first, it gives an alternative understanding of the complex developments of Japanese society; second, it intercedes into an ongoing debate about the applicability of Elias's theory in a non-Western context; and third, it Although the theory serves as an important reference point, the author draws on other works to address different complex questions surrounding Japanese development.