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The Kimono Mind: An Informal Guide To Japan And The Japanese,Used
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Of All The Contradictory Intelligence We Have On Foreign Peoples, That On The Japanese Is The Most Contradictory. Cliches Utterly Fail Us: Frenchmen Are Frivolous, Italians Are Lazy, But What Shall We Make Of The Japanese? They Are At Once Geniuses And Copycats, Aesthetes And Vulgarians: Their Politeness Is As Exquisite As Their Rudeness, Their Wisdom Often Indistinguishable From Stupidity.' So Writes Bernard Rudofsky In The Kimono Mind, An Appreciative And Unsparing Look At Japan By An Unusually Perceptive And Intelligent Traveler And Student Of Life And Human Nature, Who Lived For Two Years With The Japanese, Far From The Tourist Route. Mr. Rudofsky Is At His Happiest When He Describes The Modern Japanese Ministering To Their Immemorial Conceits, Watching The Ease With Which They Keep Afloat In An Atmosphere Of Total Ambiguity. Surveying The Wreckage Of Their Glorious Culture And The Giddy Civilization They Are Building On It, He Observes, 'Anybody Who Wants To Study Americanization Had Better Go To Japan These Days.' Austrianborn Bernard Rudofsky Has Been Living Intermittently In New York Since 1935. His Books Reflect Persuasions Gained During More Than Half A Century Of Worldwide Travels And Residence In A Dozen Countries. Architect, Engineer, Critic And A Ford, Fulbright, And Guggenheim Fellow, Dr. Rudofsky Has Held Professorships In Art And Architecture Here And Abroad. His Books Include Architecture Without Architects, The Prodigious Builders, Streets For People, The Unfashionable Human Body, And Now I Lay Me Down To Eat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Kimono Mind'? A: 'The Kimono Mind' explores the complexities and contradictions of Japanese culture, as observed by the author, Bernard Rudofsky, during his time living in Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Kimono Mind'? A: The author of 'The Kimono Mind' is Bernard Rudofsky, an Austrian-born architect, engineer, and author who has lived in various countries and has a deep understanding of cultures.
- Q: When was 'The Kimono Mind' published? A: 'The Kimono Mind' was published on January 1, 1982.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Kimono Mind' have? A: 'The Kimono Mind' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Kimono Mind' is listed in 'acceptable' condition, indicating it may show signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for 'The Kimono Mind'? A: 'The Kimono Mind' is suitable for readers interested in Japanese culture, travel literature, and cross-cultural studies.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Kimono Mind' have? A: 'The Kimono Mind' does not have a specified page count, as it may vary by edition.
- Q: What insights does Bernard Rudofsky provide in the book? A: Bernard Rudofsky offers insights into the dualities of Japanese society, discussing themes of Americanization and the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity.
- Q: Can 'The Kimono Mind' be useful for understanding Japanese culture? A: Yes, 'The Kimono Mind' provides a unique perspective that can enhance understanding of the complexities of Japanese culture.
- Q: Are there any other notable works by Bernard Rudofsky? A: Yes, Bernard Rudofsky has authored several other notable works, including 'Architecture Without Architects' and 'Streets for People'.