Good day,
Some years ago, I heard someone refer to Japanese and various other cultures with major generational depth as 'high-density cultures', contrasting them with younger ones like non-native New Zealand or Canada, termed 'low-density cultures'.
Does anyone know who is using this image, and where it first appeared?
For all I know, it may have been a nonce usage, but probably not. A very poised lady, a Japanese academic, was contrasting our societies in these terms. This was in the nineties...
Is it possible that you are looking for [high/low °context° cultures]? Japan has a high context culture, while Canada and New Zealand have low context cultures.
If it's so, then it was introduced by Edward Hall in °Beyond Culture"
In Japanese would be 高文脈 Kō bunmyaku 低文脈 tei bunmyaku.
Yes, Edward Hall discussed in detail. As well he mentioned the differences between east and west cultures. This should help you to find your answer to Japanese and Canadian culture.
A hearty thanks, gentlemen. These interesting issues are quite out of my depth, and I was on the spot for something. I've gotten Beyond Culture and recognize the discussion there.
Grateful regards,
J.F.
Oswald Spengler in his "Decline of the West" explains how [he is convinced that] High Cultures evolve. In their latter stages, they are dominated by urbanisation. Perhaps that is relevant to your research? In that context, my essay at http://www.dlmcn.com/oswaldspengler.html may be relevant.
Good day, David McNaughton,
I have read your engrossing piece on Spengler, and find it relevant indeed to many, many things. Thank-you very much for taking the time to respond to my posting.
True regards,
J. FInley
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