Principles of Japanese Discourse: A Handbook

This is the first book on Japanese rhetorical style and strategy ever made available for English readers. Professor Maynard presents, in thirty entries, clear explication of Japanese discourse organization and detailed analysis of the rhetorical strategies used. Also included are practice readings selected from contemporary Japanese discourse, including essays, newspaper columns, a short story, a comic and an advertisement, with translations and wordlists. A helpful self-study guide, it is also an excellent reference source for students and instructors of Japanese.

Author: Senko K. Maynard
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/13/1998
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780521590952

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