by Deborah Tannen (Contributor), HaruYamada (Author)
An analysis of the problems of communication between the Japanese and American people in the twentieth century. Yamada contrasts the American directness with the subtle nuances of meaning in Japanese business and social language to show how misinterpretation can lead to difficulties in interaction between the two races.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 190
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 25 Apr 2002
ISBN 10: 0195154851
ISBN 13: 9780195154856