License to Play: The Ludic in Japanese Culture

by Michal Daliot-Bul

Play is one of the most powerful cultural forces in contemporary Japan and in other late modern societies. In this notable contribution to our understanding of play, Michal Daliot-Bul explores the intricate and dynamic transformations of culture and play (asobi) in Japan. Along the way, she takes readers on a theoretically informed journey to better comprehend what makes play a significant cultural function, asking such questions as "How can we...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824839404
• ISBN13: 9780824839406
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.1"