Regime shift: comparative dynamics of the Japanese political economy

Introduction: Rationale and Overview. 1. Japan in World Perspective Pt. I. Barriers to Cross cultural Understanding. 2. Double Standards. 3. Misattribution and the Mysterious Orient(al) Schema. 4. Stereotypes, Cultural Elitism and Racism Pt. II. Japanese Communication Style. 5. Aspects of Language and Society. 6. Aspects of Language and Thought Pt. III. Contrastive Rhetoric Between Japanese and English. 7. Rhetorical Issues and Cross cultural Communications. 8. A Functional Analysis. 9. A Further Inquiry Pt. IV. Images of the Japanese in the Mass Media. 10. Culture Clashes Between Japanese and North American TV Newscasters. 11. An Ultimate Case for Japan Bashing.