Book review: “Worlds of Japanese Culture” by Elena L. Skvortsova and Alexander L. Lutsky
https://doi.org/10.55105/2500-2872-2025-2-122-129
Abstract
The article examines the contents of the book “Worlds of Japanese Culture” by E.L. Skvortsova and A.L. Lutsky (Moscow, St. Petersburg: Center for Humanitarian Initiatives, 2025. 582 p. Series “Tree of Meanings.” ISBN 978-5-98712-499-4). The review outlines the main topics addressed by the authors of the book: the development of Japanese philosophy and sociology in the modern period, the problems faced by Japanese society in the 21st century, the essence and characteristic features of Japanese civilization. According to the author of the review, the book is a valuable contribution to the study of modern philosophy and culture of Japan as a whole.
About the Author
S. A. Polkhov
Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Polkhov Sviatoslav A. - PhD (History), Senior Researcher
address: 107031, 12 Rozhdestvenka St., Moscow
References
1. Skvortsova E.L., Lutsky, A.L. (2025). Miry yaponskoi kul'tury [Worlds of Japanese Culture]. Seriya «Drevo smyslov» [Series “Tree of Meanings”]. Moscow, Saint Petersburg: Center for Humanitarian Initiatives. (In Russian). ISBN 978-5-98712-499-4.
Review
For citations:
Polkhov S.A. Book review: “Worlds of Japanese Culture” by Elena L. Skvortsova and Alexander L. Lutsky. Japanese Studies in Russia. 2025;(2):122-129. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55105/2500-2872-2025-2-122-129
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