Japan and the Japanese : A Bibliographic Guide to Reference Sources

A useful guide to English-language reference materials on Japan and the Japanese, this selective annotated bibliography is designed for use by information seekers at all levels. It covers topics ranging from art, music, and literature to economics, people and society, politics, religion, and science and technology. Part I covers general reference works, while Part II covers materials on specific subject areas. The guide will also provide a useful collection development tool for librarians who want to strengthen their English-language materials on Japan, an area long neglected.