Ancestor-Worship and Japanese Law Contributor(s): Hozumi, Baron Nobushige (Author) |
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ISBN: 0710310005 ISBN-13: 9780710310002 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2005 Annotation: Eschewing the path of religious pamphleteering in favor of a broad juridical and sociological approach, Hozumi describes the practice of Japanese ancestor-worship, its origins, manifestations, peculiarities and social and legal implications. The author lays aside many misconceptions regarding ancestor-worship, permitting us to see Japanese cultures and religions in an entirely new light. Among the fascinating topics covered are ancestor-worship in Europe and America, the theory of the dread of ghosts, sacred places in the Japanese house, and the relation of ancestor-worship to loyalty and patriotism. Click for more in this series: Kegan Paul Japan Library |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - General |
Dewey: 349.52 |
Series: Kegan Paul Japan Library |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.46" W x 9.56" L (1.24 lbs) 205 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |
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