Shichigosan

Change and Continuity of a Family Ritual in Contemporary Urban Japan

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Shichigosan by Melinda Papp, Palgrave Macmillan US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Melinda Papp ISBN: 9781137565389
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: June 7, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Melinda Papp
ISBN: 9781137565389
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: June 7, 2016
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

This book presents a case study of shichigosan, an extremely popular childhood family ritual in contemporary Japan.  It is an interesting example of a custom with very ancient roots (going back to the tenth century), that has undergone several transformations during the course of its history, adapting to changing socio-economic and cultural circumstances. Within the study, the ritual unfolds as a shared platform where basic social values, views on children and family life, and individual perceptions emerge, are expressed and moulded at the same time. This book offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of a ritual practice in the intensely urbanized context of present-day Japan.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book presents a case study of shichigosan, an extremely popular childhood family ritual in contemporary Japan.  It is an interesting example of a custom with very ancient roots (going back to the tenth century), that has undergone several transformations during the course of its history, adapting to changing socio-economic and cultural circumstances. Within the study, the ritual unfolds as a shared platform where basic social values, views on children and family life, and individual perceptions emerge, are expressed and moulded at the same time. This book offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of a ritual practice in the intensely urbanized context of present-day Japan.

More books from Palgrave Macmillan US

Cover of the book Miami’s Forgotten Cubans by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Humor, Entertainment, and Popular Culture during World War I by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book The Korean Economic Developmental Path by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Augmented Education by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Rethinking Latin America by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Service-Learning at the American Community College by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Empire and Education by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Basic Income Reconsidered by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Reclaiming Spirit in the Black Faith Tradition by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Philanthropy in Transition by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Revolutions in Book Publishing by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Sapphire’s Literary Breakthrough by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book How Global Institutions Rule the World by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book A Pentecostal Political Theology for American Renewal by Melinda Papp
Cover of the book Migration, Mining, and the African Diaspora by Melinda Papp
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy