Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic by Sidney Lewis Gulick

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Author Gulick, Sidney Lewis, 1860-1945
Title Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic
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Summary "Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic" by Sidney Lewis Gulick is a sociological study written during the late 19th century. The work aims to interpret and analyze the characteristics of modern Japan against the backdrop of social science, exploring how the Japanese have transformed under the influences of both their historical context and Western civilization. Gulick's thesis challenges the notion of fixed racial characteristics, suggesting that the evolution of national identity and character is rather sociological and subject to change. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivation behind the work, emphasizing the uniqueness of Japan's rapid transformation from a secluded society to a modern nation. It explores the historical context of Japan's evolution, its interactions with neighboring countries, especially China, and the influences of Western ideals after the arrival of foreign powers. Gulick notes that Japan's progress is not merely a superficial adoption of Western practices but is rooted in a deep social evolution and internal character development. He raises critical questions about the transformative processes and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Japan's identity through the lens of social evolution rather than fixed racial traits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Japan -- Civilization
Subject Japan -- Social life and customs
Subject National characteristics, Japanese
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EBook-No. 13831
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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