{"title":"Series: New Interventions in Japanese Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Interventions in Japanese Studies\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers fresh perspectives across a diverse range of disciplines, inviting readers to explore Japan through innovative lenses. From philosophy and psychology to business and technology, these works challenge conventional understandings and open new avenues for critical thought and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether delving into historical contexts, cultural narratives, or contemporary issues, this collection presents rigorous scholarship that appeals to readers seeking nuanced insights into Japan's multifaceted society. 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Benedict relates these findings to a longer story of how Japanese religious groups have pursued vocational roles in medical institutions as a means to demonstrate a so-called “healthy” role in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy paying attention to how care for the \u003ci\u003ekokoro\u003c\/i\u003e (heart or mind) is key to the practice of spiritual care, this book enriches conventional understandings of religious identity in Japan, while offering a valuable East Asian perspective to global conversations on the ways religion, spirituality, and medicine intersect at death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432642920684,"sku":"9780520388666","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520388666.jpg?v=1774555178"},{"product_id":"scripting-suicide-in-japan-by-kirsten-cather-9780520400269","title":"Scripting Suicide in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. 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