Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

A recognized classic of cultural anthropology, this book explores the political, religious, and economic life of Japan from the seventh century through the mid-twentieth, as well as personal family li…

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