Mirror, sword and jewel
Subtitle: a study of Japanese characteristics
By: Kurt Singer ; edited with an introduction by Richard Storry
Contributors: Storry, Richard, 1913-1982
Edition: 1st pbk. [ed.].
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9781299978690
Subjects: Japanese National characteristics; Civilization; Japonais; Civilisation
Notes: Originally published: London : Croom Helm, 1973.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. The rhythm of childhood; title: 2. The mists of concealment; title: 3. The crucible of nature; title: 4. The law of harmonious flow; title: 5. The law of small numbers; title: 6. The geometry of Japanese culture; title: 7. The contrasts of Japan and China; title: 8. Calligraphy, poetry and zen; title: 9. The samurai : legend and reality.