Nature, ritual, and society in Japan's Ryukyu Islands
By: Arne Røkkum.
Series: Japan anthropology workshop series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
Subjects: Ethnology -- Ryukyu Islands; Ryukyu Islands -- Social life and customs
Description: "Despite their small area, the southern islands of Japan can be seen as stepping stones towards a more nuanced view of cultural osmosis between Japan and the outside world. Integral to this viewpoint is a comprehensive understanding of the inhabitants of these islands, including their culture, beliefs, and mores." "Nature, Ritual, and Society in Japan's Ryukyu Islands contains original ethnography which explores the mind of the islanders, their relationship with the natural world, their social relationships, and the rituals which represent and give expression to these relationships. This book is based on extensive original research, and includes participant observation."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.