The Constructed Other argues that the assumed otherness of Japanese architecture has made it both a testbed for Western architectural theories and a source of i

The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion

"In addition to highlighting the human benefits of built environments which relate to particular place, time and being, many of the Japanese buildings examined

This fascinating book is an insightful exploration of Western perceptions and representations of Japanese culture and society, drawing on social and cultural ps