Lucien Ellington is codirector of the Asia Program and UC Foundation Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Japan: A Global Studies Handbook.

"This comprehensive book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about Japan, including instructors wanting a textbook for a college course on the country. Many features make this book attractive. Ellington’s style is clear and concise, and he provides short conclusions for each chapter, followed by a helpful list of sources. Black-and-white photographs complement the written text. The chapters have sidebars that provide additional illumination by spotlighting subjects . . . The author’s descriptions provide just the right detail . . . There is a brief glossary, and an excellent 40-page section on facts and statistics concerning Japan. . . . This book is a fine source of information about Japan, superior to other books on the subject." - ARBAonline

Lucien Ellington is codirector of the Asia Program and UC Foundation Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Japan: A Global Studies Handbook.

"This comprehensive book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about Japan, including instructors wanting a textbook for a college course on the country. Many features make this book attractive. Ellington’s style is clear and concise, and he provides short conclusions for each chapter, followed by a helpful list of sources. Black-and-white photographs complement the written text. The chapters have sidebars that provide additional illumination by spotlighting subjects . . . The author’s descriptions provide just the right detail . . . There is a brief glossary, and an excellent 40-page section on facts and statistics concerning Japan. . . . This book is a fine source of information about Japan, superior to other books on the subject." - ARBAonline

Lucien Ellington is codirector of the Asia Program and UC Foundation Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Japan: A Global Studies Handbook.

"This comprehensive book is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about Japan, including instructors wanting a textbook for a college course on the country. Many features make this book attractive. Ellington’s style is clear and concise, and he provides short conclusions for each chapter, followed by a helpful list of sources. Black-and-white photographs complement the written text. The chapters have sidebars that provide additional illumination by spotlighting subjects . . . The author’s descriptions provide just the right detail . . . There is a brief glossary, and an excellent 40-page section on facts and statistics concerning Japan. . . . This book is a fine source of information about Japan, superior to other books on the subject." - ARBAonline