Case History of Japan de HORNER, Francis J - 1948

Sheed & Ward. Used - Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket Writing inside. Slightly dampstained.

New York: Sheed & Ward, 1948. Ex-Library. Good. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. No publication date, copyright 1948. 8vo. "The complexities and perversions" of the Japanese character in light of the early history which formed it. An attempt to understand the nature of the Japanese given the then-recent event of Pearl Harbor. Hinges tender, ex-library with over-enthusiastic withdrawal markings. Good condition..

New York, NY: Sheed & Ward, 1948. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Text/Near New. Taupe linen boards/VG; w/rubs to corner tips & light soiling. DJ/None. Paperclip shadow & the word "Japan" to fEP. Introduction to Japan. Written on the eve of American Occupation, the book is in two parts. The first recounts Japan's ancient, traditional past, and the second deals the psychological effects of that cultural heritage. "General MacArthur made no secret of his hopes of seeing, not only the democratisation of Japan, but also its Christianisation." (page 248). Though not expressed, it was the author's hope as well. A List of Papal Encyclicals and Pronouncements follows the Glossary. The book is a thorough attempt to portray Japan and concludes on a humanistic up note, "... when the psychology of Japanese had been analysed, it might perhaps be found that their behavior did not, in actual fact, differ very much from our own." (page 223.)

New York: Sheed & Ward, 1948. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First edition. Very good in an about Very good dustwrapper. Dustwrapper soiled, small tears along top edge. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

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New York 1948, Sheed & Ward. Blue cloth, very good, 260p., bibliography, glossary. An excellent modern history of Japan from the perspective of their Shinto background, the racial impact, political & soc- ial positions, their educational and isolation policies. The psychological approach, atrocity phenomena examined, split personalities, obligations, objectives, obsessions, ambigui- ties & contradictions. The reconstruction problems outlined, & the establishment of the new order. Useful post war work. .