Group psychology of the Japanese in wartime
By: Toshio Iritani.
Contributors: Iritani, Toshio, 1932-
Series: Japanese studies; Japanese studies series.
Publisher: Kegan Paul International
Published: 1991
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 322
Subjects: Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1937-1945 -- Psychological aspects.; Japan -- History -- 1926-1945.; Japan -- History, Military -- 1868-1945.
Description: The author clarifies the psychology and status of the Japanese people from 1931, when Japan's military expansion started, to 1945, when Japan was defeated in the Pacific war. He explores the relationship between the emperor, his echelon leaders, the military and civil elite, and the Japanese people during wartime.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 302-313) and index.
This work is an outgrowth of the original Japanese work published under title: Nihonjin no shūdan shinri. 1987.