Reviews for Principles of Japanese Discourse: A Handbook

The average rating for Principles of Japanese Discourse: A Handbook based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2015-10-31 00:00:00 Frank Kolbasowski A student of Japanese who has acquired a significant vocabulary and knowledge of grammatical structures might still have trouble putting this knowledge to practical use. "Principles of Japanese Discourse" by Senko K. Maynard is an invaluable tool to help such students harness the power of the language they have already acquired and help them reach the next level. The book uses interesting examples taken from sources ranging from the Japanese constitution, literature, newspapers, novels, and popular literature including comics. It compares the manner in which Japanese authors present their ideas in contrast to English prose. While instructing the reader on how to best assimilate Japanese prose, the book provides rich insight into Japanese conceptual thought and culture. I recommend it highly. In fact, I consider it a must-read for any student of Japanese who wants to appreciate prose from manga to mysteries to Mishima.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-07-01 00:00:00 Hernan Romero This book was a fascinating insight into the world of language and how it directly connects to the world around it. It's also an eloquent plea for making the effort not just to document languages or create educational systems for them, but to change our very way of living so as to encourage the growth of diversity. I highly recommend it.