The Ryukyus
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Language Crisis In The Ryukyus
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Author : Mark Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2015-01-12
Language Crisis In The Ryukyus written by Mark Anderson and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Long denigrated as dialects of Japanese, the Ryukyuan languages are today recognized as languages in their own right. However, speakers of Ryukyuan languages have suffered from stigmatization, oppressive language policies and domination from outside the Ryukyu Archipelago. As a result, the Ryukyuan languages are now severely endangered. This volume depicts, roughly in chronological order, aspects which have led to the language crisis in the Ryukyus today. Taking account of these factors is important because endangered languages can only be maintained and revitalized on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of why these languages became endangered in the first place. The chapters of this book have been written by leading experts in Ryukyuan sociolinguistics and the scope encompasses the entire field. It sheds light on the dark side of language modernization, on a misplaced obsession with monolingualism, and on Japan’s difficulties in surmounting its invented self-image.
The Ryukyu Kingdom
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Author : Mamoru Akamine
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2016-12-31
The Ryukyu Kingdom written by Mamoru Akamine and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-31 with History categories.
This English translation of a key work by one of Okinawa’s most respected historians, Mamoru Akamine, provides a compelling new picture of the role played by the Ryukyu Kingdom in the history of East Asia. Okinawa Island, from which the present-day Japanese prefecture derives its name, is the largest of the Ryukyu Islands, an archipelago that stretches between Japan and Taiwan. In the present volume, Akamine chronicles the rise of the Ryukyu Kingdom in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, when it played a major part in East Asian trade and diplomacy. Then Ryukyu was indeed the cornerstone in a vibrant East Asian trade sphere centered on Ming China, linking what we now call Japan, Korea, and China to Southeast Asia. With historical and cultural connections to both Japan and China, Ryukyu also mediated diplomatically between the two nations, whose leaders more often than not refused to deal with each other directly. But eventually the kingdom became a victim of its own success. Political developments in China and Japan starting in the sixteenth century brought great changes to the region, and in 1609 Ryukyu was invaded by Satsuma, Japan’s southernmost domain. The China-Japan geopolitical rivalry would in time be acted out within Ryukyu itself, as one faction strove to maintain ties with China while another supported union with rapidly modernizing Japan. Throughout the work Akamine’s approach to Ryukyu history is distinguished by his expert use of Chinese and Korean sources, which allows him to examine events from several different angles. This contributes to a broad, sweeping narrative, revealing an East Asia made up of many shifting and interrelated parts—not just nation states pursuing their own interests. Akamine’s facility with Chinese texts in particular uncovers telling details that add considerably to the historical record. His meticulous account of one of Ryukyu’s tribute missions to China, for example, or the role of feng shui in the design of Shuri Castle, the royal and administrative center of the kingdom, is detailed without being pedantic. As a result, readers will come away with a broader, more informed understanding of Ryukyu’s significance in the region and the complexity of its relations with its neighbors.
The Origins Of Banana Fibre Cloth In The Ryukyus Japan
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Author : Katrien Hendrickx
language : en
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Release Date : 2007
The Origins Of Banana Fibre Cloth In The Ryukyus Japan written by Katrien Hendrickx and has been published by Leuven University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Bananas categories.
"In this book Katrien Hendrickx searches for the origins of bashofu in the Ryukyus, including the origins of ito basho, the plant that provides the raw material, and studies the yarn-making methods and weaving techniques. She also focuses on why and how the Ryukyuan people adopted those techniques and introduced them into their own society."--BOOK JACKET.
News Notes On Germany Austria Japan The Ryukyus
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
News Notes On Germany Austria Japan The Ryukyus written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with United States categories.
The Ryukyus
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Author : Ibrahim Jalal
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-12-05
The Ryukyus written by Ibrahim Jalal and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-05 with categories.
The captivating story of the Ryukyu Islands, located to the south of the main Japanese islands, covers the rise and fall of a maritime kingdom and its enduring legacy. The Ryukyus, which include Okinawa, have a rich and complex history which contains influences from a variety of cultures, including China, Japan and Southeast Asia and dates back over 30,000 years. Once a major trading power in the region, they maintained a complex relationship with both China and Japan before being annexed by the samurai of Japan in the late 19th century. Despite this, and the suffering endured during World War II, Ryukyu culture continues to thrive. In addition to their natural and cultural treasures, the Ryukyu Islands also hold great strategic importance due to their location in the Pacific Ocean, playing a key role in regional and global politics for centuries, and they continue to do so today. This book reveals the fascinating history and enduring legacy of this unique and captivating region at the heart of East Asia.
Civil Administration Of The Ryukyu Islands
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Author : United States. Adjutant-General's Office
language : en
Publisher:
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The Ryukyu Islands At A Glance
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Author : Ryukyu Islands (Military Government, 1945-1950)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1953
The Ryukyu Islands At A Glance written by Ryukyu Islands (Military Government, 1945-1950) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1953 with Ryukyu Islands categories.
Nature Ritual And Society In Japan S Ryukyu Islands
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Author : Arne Røkkum
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-04-18
Nature Ritual And Society In Japan S Ryukyu Islands written by Arne Røkkum and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-18 with History categories.
Despite their small area, the southern islands of Japan can be seen as stepping stones towards a more nuanced view of cultural osmosis between Japan and the outside world. This book presents an ethnographic portrayal of the people of the Southern Ryukyu Islands and their world. In particular it explores the mind of the islanders, their relationship with the natural world, their social relationships, and the rituals which represent and give expression to these relationships. Based on extensive original research, including participant observation, the book allows the authentic voices of the Ryukyu Island worlds to speak for themselves as well as setting the work in the wider context of anthropology, Japanese Studies and Pacific Island studies.
The Ryukyu Islands
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Author : Shannon McCune
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Ryukyu Islands written by Shannon McCune and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with History categories.
Goddesses Priestesses And Sisters
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Author : Arne Røkkum
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Goddesses Priestesses And Sisters written by Arne Røkkum and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.