State Formation in Japan: Emergence of a 4th-Century Ruling Elite (Durham East Asia Series)

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State Formation in Japan: Emergence of a 4th-Century Ruling Elite (Durham East Asia Series)

Written by Gina L. Barnes
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This volume brings together for the first time a significant body of Professor Barnes' scholarly writing on Japanese early state formation, brought together so that successive topics form a coherent overview of the problems and solutions of ancient Japan. The writings are, in some cases, the only studies of these topics available in English and they differ from the majority of other articles on the subject in being anthropological rather than cultural or historical in nature.

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Published June 1, 2002
ISBN 6924242
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Gina L. Barnes is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Gina L. Barnes enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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