On the process of civilisation in Japan : sociogenetic and psychogenetic investigations / Wai Lau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lau, Wai, author.

Series:

Palgrave studies on Norbert Elias

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization.

Elias, Norbert, 1897-1990.

Elias, Norbert.

Japan--Civilization.

Japan.

Physical Description:

xviii, 438 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2022]

Summary:

This book charts the process of civilisation in Japan. 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. 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. Although the theory serves as an important reference point, the author draws on other works to address different complex questions surrounding Japanese development. 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 Eliass theory in a non-Western context; and third, it expands Eliass theory. Wai Lau is Researcher in Sociology at the University of Manchester, UK.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction

pt. I The Theory of Civilising Processes

2. The Concepts of `Civilisation' and `Culture'

3. Psychogenetic Developments of the Civilising Process

4. Sociogenetic Developments of the Civilising Process

5. Criticisms and Counter-Criticisms of the Civilising Process

pt. II On the Concepts of `Civilisation' and `Culture' in Japan

6. Japanese Civilisation

7. The Dual Lenses of Japanese Civilisation

8. The Japanese Antithesis Between `Civilisation' and `Culture'

pt. III Towards the Change of Behaviours, Emotions, and Habitus in Japan

9. Medieval Form of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

10. Early Modern Form of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

11. Modern Form of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

pt. IV Scenes from Life in the Japanese Court Society

12. Scenes of Life in the Imperial Court Society in Kyoto

13. Scenes of Life in the Warrior Court Society in Edo

14. Scenes of Life in the Chrysanthemum Court Society in Tokyo

pt. V Towards the Process of Pre-Modern and Modern State Formation in Japan

15. Imperial State Formation Processes of Japan

16. Warrior State Formation Processes of Japan

17. Modern State Formation Processes of Japan

18. Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Lau, Wai. On the process of civilisation in Japan.

ISBN:

9783031114236

303111423X

OCLC:

1330690259

Publisher Number:

99992324411