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Family, Time, And Meaning Toward The End Of Life In Japan, Susan O. Long
Family, Time, And Meaning Toward The End Of Life In Japan, Susan O. Long
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In contrast to media images of lonely deaths, stereotypes of the Japanese calm acceptance of dying, and the “naturalness” of dependency in old age or illness, this paper explores the complex ways in which changing perceptions of time refocus people towards the question of how to live. Time both narrows to the level of medication schedules and bodily functions, and expands to more immediate engagement with others in the past and future. The idea of a moral timeline of such changes builds upon recent work in the anthropology of morality by recognizing shifting ideas and actions people take to retain …
Immigration In Japan: History, Attitudes, And Effects, Jacqueline Witwicki
Immigration In Japan: History, Attitudes, And Effects, Jacqueline Witwicki
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