Available for the first time in paperback, this study examines how this ideology evolved. Carol Gluck argues that the process of formulating and communicating new national values was less consistent than is usually supposed.
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我最近一直在追寻一些关于日本文化变迁的解读,总觉得那些官方的叙述总缺了点什么,少了些人情味,少了些埋藏在日常里的深层情感。最近偶然间翻到了一本叫做《 Japan's Modern Myths 》的书,虽然还没来得及深入研读,但仅从目录和前言就能感受到作者的野心。他似乎在试图穿透那些看似坚不可摧的现代化叙事,去挖掘那些被有意无意忽略的,但却实实在在塑造着当代日本人集体意识和个体行为的“神话”。我很好奇,作者究竟会从哪些角度切入?是通过历史事件的回溯,还是通过对流行文化(比如动漫、电影、文学作品)的解构?又或者,是基于对社会现象的敏锐观察?我尤其期待看到作者如何处理那些被认为是“传统”的元素,它们如何在现代化浪潮中被重新定义、重塑,甚至被“神化”,以至于成为维系某种社会凝聚力或民族认同的基石。现代社会,信息爆炸,各种声音鱼龙混杂,能够冷静地审视并解构那些被奉为圭臬的“真理”,是一件非常有价值的事情。我希望这本书能提供给我一个全新的视角,让我能够更深刻地理解,是什么样的“神话”支撑着这个既熟悉又充满神秘感的国度,走向了它独特的现代之路。
评分我最近在寻找能够帮助我理解日本社会深层驱动力的书籍,《 Japan's Modern Myths 》这个书名简直就是为我量身定做的。我总觉得,很多时候我们对一个国家的理解,停留在表面的文化符号和政治经济事件上,但真正的力量往往隐藏在那些不易察觉的集体信念和叙事之中。这本书似乎就是要挖掘这些“看不见的”东西。我很好奇作者会把“神话”这个词用到什么程度?是那些被人们口口相传但未必真实的历史故事,还是那些被社会主流价值观所推崇,甚至被上升到民族精神高度的理念?我猜想,作者可能会通过对一些具体的社会现象、文化产品,甚至是日常生活细节的剖析,来展示这些现代神话是如何悄然塑造着日本人的思维方式和行为模式的。比如,我很好奇书中是否会讨论关于“集体主义”在日本现代社会中的演变,或者“勤奋”和“奉献”这些被广泛赞扬的品质,在多大程度上已经成为了一种“神话”,以及这种神话的背后又隐藏着怎样的复杂性。
评分说实话,我一直对“神话”这个词有些刻板印象,总觉得它离我们很遥远,是古代文明的产物。但这本书的书名《 Japan's Modern Myths 》一下子就抓住了我的眼球,这是一种什么样的组合?现代社会的日本,居然还有“神话”?这让我不禁联想到,是不是那些被我们习以为常的社会规范、价值观念,甚至是某些历史叙事,在某种程度上就已经成为了我们解读日本社会的“神话”?我很好奇作者将如何定义“现代神话”,以及他会选取哪些具体的例子来阐释。是关于武士道精神在现代的演变?还是关于“大和魂”的现代诠释?亦或是对某种集体行为模式的根源追溯?我猜想,作者可能不仅仅是在罗列这些“神话”,更重要的是会去探究它们是如何被构建、传播,又如何影响着人们的思想和行为。这种对“看不见”的文化力量的剖析,对我来说极具吸引力。我期待这本书能够揭示出那些隐藏在日本现代社会肌理之下的,既强大又微妙的叙事结构,让我们得以窥见其内在的逻辑和运作机制。
评分I've always been intrigued by the intangible aspects of culture, the underlying beliefs and narratives that bind a society together. The title, *Japan's Modern Myths*, immediately sparked my interest because it suggests a deep dive into the symbolic frameworks that inform contemporary Japanese life. I'm eager to discover how the author defines these "modern myths." Are they historical interpretations that have taken on a life of their own, or perhaps idealized visions of societal progress and cultural identity that are perpetuated through media and popular discourse? My curiosity lies in understanding the genesis and perpetuation of these myths. I'm hoping the book offers a critical examination of how these narratives, whether conscious or subconscious, influence Japanese people's perceptions of themselves and the world around them. I'm particularly interested in how these myths might provide a sense of continuity or purpose in a rapidly changing global landscape. The promise of uncovering these hidden undercurrents of Japanese society makes this book a compelling read for anyone seeking a more profound understanding of its cultural dynamics.
评分读了《 Japan's Modern Myths 》的简介,我immediately felt a stir of intellectual curiosity. The title itself is a fascinating paradox, suggesting that even in our hyper-rational, technologically advanced modern era, certain narratives hold a quasi-mythical power, shaping collective understanding and individual identity. I'm particularly eager to see how the author navigates the concept of "myth" in a contemporary context. Are we talking about nationalistic rhetoric, idealized notions of societal roles, or perhaps the pervasive influence of popular culture in creating shared fantasies and aspirations? The promise of exploring the "unseen forces" that underpin Japanese society is incredibly compelling. I'm wondering if the book delves into how certain historical events or cultural practices are reinterpreted and presented in a way that serves the needs of the present, becoming foundational myths that guide behavior and foster a sense of belonging. The prospect of deconstructing these modern myths, of understanding their origins and their ongoing impact, is what makes this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper, more nuanced appreciation of Japan.
评分好书,就是时间太仓促。。。
评分可能还是要仔细读一遍,老师表示他当Gluck学生的时候第一遍看也没get到,尽管他现在热情地在几乎每节课上refer to it。琐事:Gluck的儿子是个还不错的导演,据说他在每部电影里都会设法安排本书出镜。
评分整本书的框架不错,个别地方有些晦涩。
评分整本书的框架不错,个别地方有些晦涩。
评分好书,就是时间太仓促。。。
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