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From case studies of Japanese life, distills theories to explore how the religion, culture, and values are related to society, social change, and economic development. Draws on the methodologies of sociology, anthropology, history, and other disciplines, and on interviews and observations, as well as on published literature. Paper edition (unseen),$16.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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This collection of revised and updated articles written by Winston Davis over the last 15 years is divided into four parts: the structure of religious groups, the dynamics of social conflict, the dynamics of social and economic change, and secularization and national identity. Since the book is a collection of articles rather than a single text, each chapter stands on its own. Moreover, every article offers a provocative analysis of the interrelationship between religion and other sectors of Japanese society; for example, the chapter on social and economic change points out serious weaknesses in the Weber thesis. In addition to critical analyses of well-known theories, Davis provides new data for those unfamiliar with his earlier articles. This is a fine collection of works on Japanese religio-social reality. It is written not for novices beginning their studies on Japan but for the reader with some academic background, and as such is an important addition to studies on Japanese religion and society for college and university libraries.
Table of Contents
Illustrations |
Preface |
Part I The Structure of Religious Groups |
Chapter 1 Japanese Religious Affiliations: Motives and Obligations |
Part II The Dynamics of Social Conflict |
Chapter 2 Pilgrimage and World Renewal |
Chapter 3 The Cross and the Cudgel |
Part III The Dynamics of Social and Economic Change |
Chapter 4 The Weber Thesis and the Economic Development of Japan |
Chapter 5 Buddhism and Modernization |
Chapter 6 Ittoen: The Work Ethic of a Buddhist Utopia |
Part IV Secularization and National Identity |
Chapter 7 The Secularization of Japanese Religion |
Chapter 8 Japan Theory and Civil Religion |
Notes |
Index |