W. David Marx
W. David Marx is a Tokyo-based author known for his influential books 'Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style' and 'Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change.' With a background that bridges American and Japanese cultures, his work offers comprehensive insights into cultural phenomena and trends, grounded in a deep understanding of status's role in shaping society.
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On BPM tapping, Kobe, Japan, and PBS Newshour
On taste, identity, and fashion
On dogs, DNA, and culture creation