Dr. David Matsumoto's Books and Video

People: Psychology from a Cultural Perspective (Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1994)
(ISBN 0-534-19339-0)

Dr. Susan Goldstein, University of Redlands
"The author of this text has extracted some of the most important and compelling findings in the cross-cultural literature and has presented them in a way that smoothly integrates them into the general introductory psychology course. Regardless of previous experience with the cross-cultural literature, instructors would be able to introduce a cross-cultural perspective through the use of this text."

Dr. G. William Hill, Kennesaw State College
"I would definitely consider adopting this text .... I would not hesitate to recommend the text to my colleagues both at Kennesaw and at other institutions."

(Content)
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Culture and Self: How Cultures Influence the Way We View Ourselves
Chapter 3 Perception
Chapter 4 Cognition
Chapter 5 Developmental Psychology
Chapter 6 Language and Language Acquisition
Chapter 7 Cognitive Development and Intelligence
Chapter 8 Emotion
Chapter 9 Abnormal Psychology
Chapter 10 Social Psychology
Chapter 11 Conclusion

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Culture and Psychology (Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1996)
(ISBN 0-534-23220-5)

Dr. John Williams, Editor, The Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
"The author is a skilled and graceful writer. He is quite adept at explaining complex ideas in a relatively simpler manner. He also receives high marks for the comprehensive nature of the manuscript...touching upon virtually every major area of cross-cultural psychology."

Contenporary Psychology (1996, Vol 41, No 6)
"Appropriate for courses on cross-cultural psychology, this text presents current research about human diversity and its influence on behavior across a broad range of topics relevant to psychology. Most areas traditionally covered in social, clinical, developmental, and personality psychology are included as are chapters about verbal and nonverbal communication and a chapter about the definition of culture and its contrast to race and ethnicity. Topics addressed include cultural influences on concepts of self and personality; cultural influences on research methods; how culture develops in us and its manifestations in cognitive, moral, and socioemotioanl development; culture and work; the development of ethnocentric attitudes and streotypes; cultural influences on social behvavior (ingroup-outgroup interactions); cultural differences in gender; cultural influences on physical and mental health; human emotions across cultures; and guidelines for engaging with others in a multicultural world. Each chapter includes a brief introduction, summary, and glossary. This engaging, well-written text demonstrates the subtle yet prevalent influence of culture in many aspects of our lives. 15 chapters. References. Indexes."

From the publisher:
"Culture affects us in nearly every aspect of American life, and David Matsumoto provides readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to interact in our multicultural and pluralistic world.

Using cross-cultural research as a platform to evaluate psychology as we know it, Matsumoto shows readers how to develop their own critical thinking skills in relation to psychology. He encourages readers to raise questions about traditional knowledge and theories, and to investigate the world around them so they can reap the benefits of diversity and turn its challenges into assets."

(Content)
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Understanding Culture: What Is It?
Chapter 3 Culture, Self, and Personality: The Influence of Culture on Our Sense of Self and Personality
Chapter 4 Cross-Cultural Research Methods: Issues in the Conduct of Studies Across Cultures: Why It Is Important to Understand Cross-Cultural Research Methods
Chapter 5 Enculturation, Socialization, and Development: Cultural Differences in Development and Development of Culture
Chapter 6 Cultural Influences on Organizations and the World of Work: Leadership, Management, and Productivity
Chapter 7 Culture and Intergroup Relations: Cultural and Psychological Influences on Ethnocentrism and Stereotypes
Chapter 8 Culture and Social Behavior: Intergroup Behavior, Attributions, and Stereotypes Chapter 9 Culture and Basic Psychological Process: Perception, Cognition, and Intelligence Chapter 10 Culture and Gender: Cultural Similarities and Differences in Gender Roles
Chapter 11 Culture and Health: Sociocultural Influences on Health, Illness, and Health Care Delivery
Chapter 12 The Diversity of Human Feeling: Cultural Similarities and Differences in the Expression, Perception, and Experience of Emotion
Chapter 13 Culture and Language: The Relationship Between Culture, Language, and Worldview Chapter 14 Culture and Communicational: The Nonverbal Dimension
Chapter 15 Conclusion

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Cultural Influences on Research Methods and Statistics (Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1994)
(0-534-23766-5)

From the publisher:
"In this fascinating and practical paperback, David Matsumoto takes a look at the often very dramatic effect culture has on the ways that Psychologists conduct research and analyze data. You'll find coverage of issues that are extensions of the general issues in research methodology and statistics, as well as issues truly unique to research across cultures, such as problems due to translation. The issues discussed are applicable not only to the research conducted in different countries, but also to research that compares people of different ethnicities and races, both within and across countries, and across gender."

(Content)
Chapter 1 A Brief Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology and Research
Chapter 2 A Brief Discussion of Issued Related to Research Methods and Statistics
Chapter 3 Cultural Influences on Research Methods
Chapter 4 Cultural Influences on Data Analysis and the Interpretation of Findings
Chapter 5 Tips for Conducting Your Own Cross-Cultural Study
Chapter 6 Conclusion

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Culture and Modern Life (Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1997)
(ISBN 0-534-49688-1)

Dr. John Williams, Editor, The Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
"The author is a skilled and graceful writer. He is quite adept at explaining complex ideas in a relatively simpler manner. He also receives high marks for the comprehensive nature of the manuscript."

From the publisher:
"In this unique, superbly written book, Matsumoto helps you appreciate how cultural factors affect psychological processes and how the filter of your own culture can distort your interpretation of the behaviors of people from other cultures. With its comprehensive, cross-cultural focus, Culture and Modern Life thoroughly examines the cultural similarities and differences in psychology, communication, work, health, and more."

(Content)
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Culture and Self
Chapter 3 Culture and Communication
Chapter 4 Culture and Social Behavior
Chapter 5 Culture and Gender
Chapter 6 Culture and Work
Chapter 7 Abnormal Psychology
Chapter 8 Conclusion

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Unmasking Japan: Myths and Realities About the Emotions of the Japanese (Stanford University Press, 1996)
(ISBN 0-8047-2719-8)

From the publisher:
"The last twenty years have seen a growth of fascination with the Japanese, and the emergence of Japan as a world economic power has stimulated many works that have attempted to understand Japanese culture. The focus of this book is not on Japanese culture or society per se: rather, it is on how Japanese culture and society structure, shape, and mold the emotions of the Japanese people. All cultures shape and mold emotions, but the degree to which Japanese culture shapes emotion has led to several misunderstandings about the emotional life of the Japanese, which this book attempts to correct.

Describing the findings of over two decades of research, this book presents the Japanese as human beings with real feelings and emotions rather than as mindless pawns caught in the web of their own culture, In the process, it unmasks many myths that have grown up around the subject and reveals important similarities as well as differences between the emotional life of the Japanese and that of people of other cultures.

Given our increased theoretical understanding of Japanese culture and society, we are now better able than before to link culture with individual behavior and emotions. Owing in part to the advancement in methods of examining emotions scientifically, the study of emotion has gained considerable standing in the scholarly community, and systematic research on emotion in Japan has produced a substantial body of knowledge that lifts what was previously unsubstantiated speculation to well-accepted facts.

The author's work has been an important factor in this growing field, as his research in Japan has spanned a wide range of topics on emotion, with in-depth assessments of hundreds of individual Japanese living in various areas of Japan. In the present work, he also addresses the fact that many studies of Japanese culture hold to a single point of view - sociological, anthropological, or to a lesser extent psychological. In response, he integrates these three points of view in a new theoretical framework for understanding Japanese culture."

(Content)
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Face of Emotion in Japan, I: The Universality of Facial Expressions of Emotion Chapter 3 The Face of Emotion in Japan, II: Culture-Specific Aspects and Display Rules
Chapter 4 Emotions on the Inside: The Subjective Experiences of the Japanese
Chapter 5 Antecedents and Evaluations of Emotion in Japan
Chapter 6 Judgments of Emotion in Japan
Chapter 7 The Concepts and Language of Emotion in Japan
Chapter 8 Meaningful Dimensions of Cultural Variability in Japan: Improving Our Conceptual Understanding of the Japanese Culture and Its Impact on Emotion
Chapter 9 Conclusion

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An Introduction to Kodokan Judo: History and Philosophy (Hon-No-Tomosha, 1996)

Mr. Yukimitsu Kano, President of Kodokan Judo Institute
"Jigoro Kano founded Judo in 1882. Since the over 110 years that have passed, Judo has jumped from 'the Judo of Japan' to 'the Judo of the world." Today, there are over 170 countries that are members of the International Judo Federation.

On the other hand, one cannot deny that the Judo that has been accepted by people across the world, its from as well as its spirit, is a little different than Kano Shihan's original intentions because of the advance in the internationalization at an important period of time where it becomes necessary to 'earn new things by reviewing the past' when we think of the future of Judo.

It is within this background that 'An Introduction to Kodokan Judo,' written by Dr. David Matsumoto of San Francisco State University for Judoists in Japan and around the world, is an exceptional and timely work.

Dr. David Matsumoto is a Professor of Social Psychology at his university, and also the Chairman of National Coaching and Training for United State Judo, Inc. He has an admirable competition record himself, and as a coach has led athletes representing the United States into competition at the world championships.

He wrote this book after becoming keenly aware of the necessity of the introduction of its content, focusing on the spirit and history of original Kodokan Judo, after having observed in detail Judo as it is practiced around the world.

After first explaining the roots of Judo, the book goes on to describe the life and activity of Jigoro Kano, the development of Kodokan Judo, Seiryoku Zenyou and Jita Kyouei, the international development of Judo, the world championships and Olympics, the development of women's Judo, the purpose of Judo, the bow of Judo, the Judogi, the dojo, and the spirit of training. This book is a must-read book suitable for all people active in Judo.

Moreover, the descriptions in the book are unique in that it targets all Judo people around the world. The book was clearly written after careful consideration of how people of many various and different cultures can fully grasp the Kodokan Judo.

We at the Kodokan agree completely with the intentions of Dr. Matsumoto, and participated gladly in the supervision of the entire text. I hope that, through reading this book, as many people as possible active in Judo around the world can thoroughly understand and embody the true and original spirit of Kodokan Judo, and can apply these principles even more meaningfully in their practice of Judo."

Mr. Tamo Kitaura, 7th dan, President of Central Coast Judo Association in the United States
"Thank you for writing 'An Introduction to Kodokan Judo.' Indeed, it is a ... need for U.S.A. Judo. There are a few topics that have never been touched by Judo writers, especially on the topic of 'etiquette of Judo.' I am certainly going to have all my instructors, and adult members, read and study 'An Introduction to Kodokan Judo.'"

Mr. Robert C. Brink, 5th dan, Former President, United States Judo Federation
"'An Introduction to Kodokan Judo' will in short time undoubtedly become a popular resource for the continuing education of our students and instructors. Although there exists a wide selection of 'how to' texts of Judo technique, very little has been written in English about the philosophy of Kodokan Judo and early Judo history; if for no reason, this treatise should prove to be a valuable resource. In addition to Judo's early history and philosophy, this should prove to be a good reference for teachers and students alike. You have taken into consideration not only the details of 'how to' teach and learn, but for the Western mind, your book offers much more with many answers to the 'why' of Kodokan Judo. Because of the importance of the subject matter, the clear explanations and illustrations, and its readability, the book has much to offer new and old students and instructors alike. As the Judo community comes to appreciate the value of this teaching and learning tool, it is destined to become a classic."

(Content)
Chapter 1 THE HISTORY OF JUDO
(1) The Roots of Judo
(2) The Man Named Jigoro Kano
(3) The Progress of Kodokan Judo
(4) Seiryoku Zenyou - Jita Kyouei
(5) The Development of Judo Abroad
(6) World Championships and Olympics
(7) The Progress of Women's Judo

Chapter 2 THE BASIC RULES OF JUDO TRAINING
(1) The Purpose of Judo
(2) The Etiquette of Judo
(3) The Judo Uniform (Judogi)
(4) The Judo Dojo
(5) Events at the Kodokan
(6) The Rules of Judo Training

Chapter 3 THE BASIC MOVEMENTS OF JUDO
(1) Posture
(2) Gripping
(3) Advancing and Retreating and Taisabaki (Body Movement)
(4) The Use of Strength
(5) Ukemi
(6) The Techniques of Judo
(7) Methods of Practice

Appendix THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF JUDO

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A world of difference: Cultural diversity (Brooks/Cole Publishing Company) (ISBN: 0-534-23226-4)

From the publisher:
"This two-video tape set shows three real-life campus situations where members of different cultural groups make mistaken assumptions about the motivations and intentions of people from another cultural group. Video 1 shows an 'incident' in which feelings are hurt, assumptions are mistakenly made, and friendships are threatened due to communication problems across cultures. Video 2 then replays the same scenes to show alternate ways of resolving conflict and ways that students' communication skills can be improved."

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