The triumph of materialism: the popular fiction of 18th-century Japan
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Popular fictional works of the late eighteenth-century in Japan reflect a predominance of materialistic themes far removed from the abstract themes of Tokugawa order. These works of fiction depict the social processes and the changing moral values of eighteenth-century Japan. The works played a crucial role in the formulation and establishment of new socio-cultural traditions, which ultimately resulted in the overthrow of Tokugawa government in 1868.
Publication Name: Journal of Popular Culture
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0022-3840
Year: 1995
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Feist or fiction? The squirrel dog of the southern mountains
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Feists are a breed of small hunting dogs that have been used mainly for hunting squirrels. Extensive research in animal-human relationships has illustrated the influence of dogs on social and cultural developments in society. Feists are being registered, and their selling price has increased since 1982. They represent a source of income to rural Southerners in America, besides making unique pets.
Publication Name: Journal of Popular Culture
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0022-3840
Year: 1992
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Heroes and heroin: From true romance to pulp fiction
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The generic roots of Pulp Fiction's mass appeal are examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Popular Culture
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0022-3840
Year: 2000
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