Download or read book Japanese Paleolithic Cultural Chronology written by Shizuo Oda and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prehistoric Japan written by Keiji Imamura and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1996-11-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past few years, there has been a growing appreciation by Western scholars of the vast scale, great achievements, and methodological originality of Japanese archaeologists. However, an understanding of the results of their work has been hampered in the West by a lack of up-to-date and authoritative texts in English. This book provides Western readers for the first time with a uniquely East Asian perspective of Japanese archaeology. Prehistoric Japan is organized into 16 chapters covering the environment, the history of the Japanese investigations of their past, the peculiarities of Japanese scholars' interests and methodologies, the organization and material culture of previous Japanese societies, economic trade and the question of immigration, the political unification of Japan, and the relationships between the core islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu to Hokkaido in the north and the Ryukyu Islands to the south.
Download or read book The Prehistory of Japan written by Gerard Joseph Groot and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Archaeological History of Japan 30 000 B C to A D 700 written by Koji Mizoguchi and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2002-05-07 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original, substantial contribution to interpretive archaeology (the first of its kind for Japan and East Asia), An Archaeological History of Japan addresses a broad range of issues concerning the self-identification of groups and the use of the past in contemporary society.
Download or read book Japanese Preceramic Cultural Chronology written by Shizuo Oda and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The History of Japan in a Nutshell From the Prehistoric Period to Modern Day written by Willowby Huxley and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without Japan, you probably wouldn't have your car... but how much do you really know about this fascinating country's rich and colorful history? For a country that's brought us household names as diverse as Nintendo, Toyota, and Sony, shockingly little is known about Japan's rich and complex history. Like many westerners, you may have a love of Japanese culture and cuisine. Perhaps you wait longingly for the latest tech developments to flood out of the country... but how much do you really know about how Japan got to be where it is today? Perhaps you learned a little about Japan in high school, but the chances are, you didn't get much further back than World War II -- have you ever wondered how it fought its way back to become the powerful country it is today? Japan is a hugely resilient country, and much of that can be attributed to its people -- which is perhaps why we're so fascinated by its pop culture, drawn to the martial arts, and captivated by the anime and manga that makes its way to the West. But behind every element of the culture, we're drawn to today, there's a little piece of history... think about ninja and martial arts -- clearly, these are skills with deep historic roots. And if you know anything about the Samurai, you already have a tiny piece of the puzzle. But that puzzle is much more complex than you probably realize, and to understand Japan, you need to understand its history -- starting right back at the paleolithic period. In The History of Japan in a Nutshell, you'll be guided through the most important timelines in Japan's history -- from 35,000 BC right through to the present day. You'll discover: The complete story of the emergence of one of the world's most resilient nations A deeper understanding of the Samurai and their place within the class structure The wars that shaped Japan How Buddhism arrived in Japan (and how it spread after a shaky start) A closer look at feudal Japan The most influential families in Japanese history The real story behind the ninja (the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may be fictional, but they draw on legends based on real medieval traditions) Japan's heroic struggle free from the power of the West A comprehensive look at how Japan rose to economic power in Asia The devastating effects of World War II -- and how Japan clawed its way back to strength The fascinating story behind Japan's popular name, 'The Land of the Rising Sun' The dark history behind the famous 'Rabbit Island' Fun facts about Japan -- from earthquakes to fake food, and everything in between Key cultural details you'll definitely want to know if you plan to visit Japan (including the one innocent thing that might have connotations with a criminal underworld) And much more. Whether you're a self-confessed Japanophile, or you simply want to enrich your knowledge, The History of Japan in a Nutshell will open your eyes to one of the most complex national histories in the world. Everything we love about Japan was born out of a rich and nuanced past -- and it's all here, just waiting to be soaked up. If you're ready to broaden your horizons and truly see The Land of The Rising Sun, then scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.
Download or read book The History of Japan in a Nutshell written by Willowby H Huxley and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without Japan, you probably wouldn't have your car... but how much do you really know about this fascinating country's rich and colorful history? For a country that's brought us household names as diverse as Nintendo, Toyota, and Sony, shockingly little is known about Japan's rich and complex history. Like many westerners, you may have a love of Japanese culture and cuisine. Perhaps you wait longingly for the latest tech developments to flood out of the country... but how much do you really know about how Japan got to be where it is today? Perhaps you learned a little about Japan in high school, but the chances are, you didn't get much further back than World War II -- have you ever wondered how it fought its way back to become the powerful country it is today? Japan is a hugely resilient country, and much of that can be attributed to its people -- which is perhaps why we're so fascinated by its pop culture, drawn to the martial arts, and captivated by the anime and manga that makes its way to the West. But behind every element of the culture we're drawn to today, there's a little piece of history... think about ninja and martial arts -- clearly these are skills with deep historic roots. And if you know anything about the Samurai, you already have a tiny piece of the puzzle. But that puzzle is much more complex that you probably realize, and to understand Japan, you need to understand its history -- starting right back at the paleolithic period. In The History of Japan in a Nutshell, you'll be guided through the most important timelines in Japan's history -- from 35,000 BC right through to the present day. You'll discover: The complete story of the emergence of one of the world's most resilient nations A deeper understanding of the Samurai and their place within the class structure The wars that shaped Japan How Buddhism arrived in Japan (and how it spread after a shaky start) A closer look at feudal Japan The most influential families in Japanese history The real story behind the ninja (the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may be fictional, but they draw on legends based on real medieval traditions) Japan's heroic struggle free from the power of the West A comprehensive look at how Japan rose to economic power in Asia The devastating effects of World War II -- and how Japan clawed its way back to strength The fascinating story behind Japan's popular name, 'The Land of the Rising Sun' The dark history behind the famous 'Rabbit Island' Fun facts about Japan -- from earthquakes to fake food, and everything in between Key cultural details you'll definitely want to know if you plan to visit Japan (including the one innocent thing that might have connotations with a criminal underworld) And much more. Whether you're a self-confessed Japanophile, or you simply want to enrich your knowledge, The History of Japan in a Nutshell will open your eyes to one of the most complex national histories in the world. Everything we love about Japan was born out of a rich and nuanced past -- and it's all here, just waiting to be soaked up. If you're ready to broaden your horizons and truly see The Land of The Rising Sun, then scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now.
Download or read book Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture written by John S. Bowman and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more information on Asian culture than any other English-language reference work, Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture is the first of its kind: a set of more than thirty chronologies for all the countries of Asia—East, South, Southeast, and Central—from the Paleolithic era through 1998. Each entry is clearly dated and, unlike most chronologies found in standard history texts, the entries are complete and detailed enough to provide virtually a sequential history of the vast and rich span of Asian cultures. The contributing writers and editors have ensured the book's usefulness to general readers by identifying individuals and groups, locating places and regions, explaining events and movements, and defining unfamiliar words and concepts. The thirty-two chronologies on individual countries, in conjunction with a detailed index, allow readers to find specific information quickly and efficiently, whether they seek the date for the invention of the iron plow or gunpowder, the fall of the Han Dynasty in China, or Ho Chi Minh's declarations of Vietnamese independence. This invaluable reference culminates with three appendices: "National/Independence Days," "Scientific-Technological Achievements in Asia," and "Asia: A Chronological Overview," which provides an accessible summary of key events and developments in various fields of activity throughout the continent. The Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture features: three discrete chronologies on (1) Politics/History, (2) Art/Culture/Religion, and (3) Science/Economics/Everyday Life for each of Asia's three major cultures—China, India, and Japan—as well as a combined chronology for each of the other nations; detailed entries of thousands of historical events as well as important milestones in religion, philosophy, literature, and the arts; entries on technological developments and natural events (famines, floods, etc.) affecting the lives of ordinary people; and authoritative and accessibly written entries by a team of Asian scholars from Columbia, Harvard, and other major research universities. Beyond its detailed accounting of Asia's political history, Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture also gives full recognition to religious, intellectual, artistic, and general cultural achievements, as well as to scientific, technological, industrial, agricultural, and economic developments. Concise yet complete, it will stand as an indispensable reference work in the field of Asian studies.
Download or read book Ancient Jomon of Japan written by Junko Habu and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-07-29 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book Pleistocene Archaeology written by Rintaro Ono and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an overview of recent research in the field of Pleistocene Archaeology around the world. The main topics of this book are: (1) human migrations, particularly by Homo sapiens who have migrated into most regions of the world and settled in different environments, (2) the development of human technology from early to archaic hominins and Homo sapiens, and (3) human adaptation to new environments and responses to environmental changes caused by climate changes during the Pleistocene. With such perspectives in mind, this book contains a total of nine insightful and stimulating chapters on these topics, in which human history during the time of the Pleistocene is reviewed and discussed.
Download or read book Japanese Dentition Anthropology And History written by Eisaku Kanazawa and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the achievements of dental anthropology research in Japan to the people in the world. It starts with the tooth morphology of the people in the Paleolithic Period about 20,000 years ago. Then it goes through Jomon Age and Yayoi Age when the admixture of the people happened. Here the difference of the tooth shape between those two human groups is emphasized. After these ages, Japanese teeth were not the same from age to age influenced by the environment. In the current age of Japan, topics such as third molar agenesis, change of eruption time of the first permanent teeth, mandibular torus, and high canine are discussed. These abnormal conditions in Japan also reflect the characteristic features of Japanese history and culture.
Download or read book Japan written by Nancy K. Stalker and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan: History and Culture from Classical to Cool provides a historical account of Japan’s elite and popular cultures from premodern to modern periods. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship across numerous disciplines, Nancy K. Stalker presents the key historical themes, cultural trends, and religious developments throughout Japanese history. Focusing on everyday life and ordinary consumption, this is the first textbook of its kind to explore both imperial and colonial culture and offer expanded content on issues pertaining to gender and sexuality. Organized into fourteen chronological and thematic chapters, this text explores some of the most notable and engaging aspects of Japanese life and is well suited for undergraduate classroom use.
Download or read book Emergence and Diversity of Modern Human Behavior in Paleolithic Asia written by Yousuke Kaifu and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 1019 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the obvious geographic importance of eastern Asia in human migration, its discussion in the context of the emergence and dispersal of modern humans has been rare. Emergence and Diversity of Modern Human Behavior in Paleolithic Asia focuses long-overdue scholarly attention on this under-studied area of the world. Arising from a 2011 symposium sponsored by the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, this book gathers the work of archaeologists from the Pacific Rim of Asia, Australia, and North America, to address the relative lack of attention given to the emergence of modern human behavior as manifested in Asia during the worldwide dispersal from Africa.
Download or read book Stone Tools in the Paleolithic and Neolithic Near East written by John J. Shea and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys the archaeological record for stone tools from the earliest times to 6,500 years ago in the Near East.
Download or read book World Prehistory and Archaeology written by Michael Chazan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated picture of prehistory as an active process of discovery. World Prehistory and Archaeology: Pathways through Time, third edition, provides an integrated discussion of world prehistory and archaeological methods. This text emphasizes the relevance of how we know and what we know about our human prehistory. A cornerstone of World Prehistory and Archaeology is the discussion of prehistory as an active process of discovery. Methodological issues are addressed throughout the text to engage readers. Archaeological methods are introduced in the first two chapters. Succeeding chapters then address the question of how we know the past to provide an integrated presentation of prehistory. The third edition involves readers in the current state of archaeological research, revealing how archaeologists work and interpret what they find. Through the coverage of various new research, author Michael Chazan shows how archaeology is truly a global discipline. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: * Gain new perspectives and insights into who we are and how our world came into being. * Think about humanity from the perspective of archaeology. * Appreciate the importance of the archaeological record for understanding contemporary society.
Download or read book The Archaeology and Geomorphology of Northern Asia written by Henry N. Michael and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1964-12-15 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighteen articles appearing in this, the fifth, number of Anthropology of the North: Translations from Russian Sources, were mostly published between the years 1957 and 1963. The exceptions are S.I. Rudenko's "The culture of the prehistoric population of Kamchatka," published in 1948, and A.P. Okladnikov's "Paleolithic remains in the Lena river basin," published in 1953. Thirteen of the articles deal with the archaeology and five with the geomorphology of selected areas of northern Asia. Dr. Chester S. Chard of the University of Wisconsin analyzes the contents and meaning of these articles in his Introduction to the book and fruitfully correlates them with other sources which have been made available to the English-reading specialist over the past few years. In the Notes and References attached to each article, editorial reference has sometimes been added about the availability in English translation of a cited article.
Download or read book Middle and Upper Paleolithic Sites in the Eastern Hemisphere written by Yoshihiro Nishiaki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-09-23 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of the archaeological sites and cultural assemblages in the world and presents an archaeological database that has been established through two large-scale research projects conducted between 2010 and 2022. The projects were Replacement of the Neanderthals by Modern Humans (2010–2015) and The Cultural History of PaleoAsia (2016–2022), both of which were carried out with the aid of the Japanese Government. They deal with multi-disciplinary studies of the demise of more archaic hominins and the survival of anatomically modern humans. Although the database is designated PaleoAsiaDB, which may imply a focus on Asia, it incorporates the dataset collected from Africa and Europe by the Replacement of the Neanderthals by Modern Humans project. PaleoAsiaDB provides a list of more than 3,300 sites and 7,600 cultural assemblages of the Middle and Upper Paleolithic (Middle and Late Stone Age) of the Eastern Hemisphere as of 2020. This database is the first attempt of its kind to document the related sites of 200-20ka. The full version of the database is available at the University Museum on the University of Tokyo homepage.
