Chrysanthemum and the Sword

This is a new book. Condition: Brand New.

First published in 1946, The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is renowned for its insights into Japanese culture examining social structure, family roles, self-discipline, and other enduring values and has shaped decades of cross-cultural discourse by showing how these elements have persisted amid sweeping modernisation.

This masterpiece remains unsurpassed in its keen observations about Japanese culture. By shedding light on the core values that make the Japanese unique, it reveals a great deal about culture in general and provides a lens through which to view ourselves.

This new edition has been completely redesigned for greater readability and features a new foreword by Lois Banner, a pioneer in the field of women's studies.

'One of the best books ever about Japanese society...[A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character.' U.S. News & World Report

'A classic of Japanese cultural studies...debunks the stereotype of the Japanese as hopelessly rigid and incapable of change.' The New York Times

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9784805319765
Published: May 2026

Number of pages: 288
Width: 130 mm
Height: 203 mm
Depth: not specified

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing