The Anatomy of Dependence

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The Anatomy of Dependence is a work of non-fiction written by Japanese psychoanalyst Takeo Doi. It was originally published in 1971 as 「甘えの構造」. Doi later wrote an English translation, which was first published in 1973.

The Anatomy of Dependence describes at length Doi's concept of amae, which he describes as a uniquely Japanese need to be in good favor with and be able to depend on the people around oneself. He likens this to behaving childishly in assumption that parents will indulge you (Doi 2001:16), and claims that the ideal relationship is that of the parent-child, and all other relationships should strive for this degree of closeness (Doi 2001:39).

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• Doi, T. The Anatomy of Dependence, Kodansha America, Inc., 2001. ISBN 4-7700-2800-8