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Other names: White, Merry I.
White, Merry Isaacs
Birthdate: 1941-05-22
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Places of residence: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Education: Harvard University
Occupations: Academic
Organizations: Boston University
Awards and honors: Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

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Coffee Life in Japan (California Studies in Food… by Merry Isaacs White

I had not expected to enjoy this book very much when I bought. It looked vaguely interesting and I tend to buy everything I can lay my hands on concerning food.

Quite often anthropology is written in a style beyond horrible, but Ms White writes very restrained English and clearly loves Japan and clearly loves coffee.

She made me want to open a café (in the Japanese style) and I don't even like coffee very much.

So if you are interested in coffee (hand poured) and Japan, this is the book for you.… (more)

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TheoSmit | Sep 7, 2012 |

The Material Child: Coming of Age in Japan and America by Merry White

One of the few books to really tackle normal Japanese teenage lives. White's analysis emphasizes consumption and its socializing role. After thirteen years, the book is now a bit dated, but still provides some excellent basic ideas on Japanese youth.

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neomarxisme | Feb 21, 2007 |