356 Pages
by
Routledge
354 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
354 Pages
25 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Are Japanese people religious – and, if so, in what ways? David Lewis addresses this question from the perspective of ordinary Japanese people in the context of their life cycles, and explores why they engage in religious activities. He not only discusses how Japanese people engage in different religious practices as they encounter new events in their lives but also analyses the attitudes and... Read more
Introduction: A grass-roots perspective
1. The fieldwork area
2. Roots of Japanese religiosity
3. Growing up
4. Finding one’s way
5. House and car
6. Work
7. Leisure
8. Times of crisis
9. Death
10. Shifting worldviews
Biography
David C. Lewis is a Visiting Professor in Social Anthropology at Yunnan University, China.
