St. Martin's Press Chrysanthemums and Thorns Modern Japan Edwin M Reingold 1st Ed Hardcover 1992

Chrysanthemums and Thorns: The Untold Story of Modern Japan by Edwin M. Reingold, published by St. Martin's Press, provides a deep dive into the cultural and economic complexities of post-WWII Japan. Written by a former Time magazine Tokyo Bureau Chief, this first edition hardcover explores the contradictions of a society caught between ancient morality and high-tech industrial power. The text covers diverse topics from the Hirohito Riddle to the Honey Bee Society, offering a provocative look at the human cost of Japan's economic revival. This volume includes its original dust jacket and features a comprehensive index and bibliography for researchers and history enthusiasts alike. Measurements: • Height: 9.5 • Width: 6.5 • Depth: 1.25