The Japanese Art of War: Understanding the Culture of Strategy
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Book Overview
An exploration of the Japanese military tradition--and how these ancient martial strategies still inform modern behavior Military rule and the martial tradition of the samurai dominated Japanese culture for more than eight hundred years. According to Thomas Cleary--translator of more than thirty-five classics of Asian philosophy--the Japanese people have been so steeped in the way of the warrior that some of the manners and mentality of this outlook remain embedded in their individual and collective consciousness. Cleary shows how well-known attributes such as the reserve and mystery of formal Japanese behavior are deeply rooted in the ancient strategies of the traditional arts of war. Citing original Japanese sources that are popular among Japanese readers today, he reveals the hidden forces behind Japanese attitudes and conduct in political, business, social, and personal life.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1590302451
ISBN13:9781590302453
Release Date:May 2005
Publisher:Shambhala
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
THANK YOU
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Acute observation not hindered by bias opinion makes this book an essential, a provocative and a nearly breathtaking insight. Again, thank you, Mr. cleary.
An excellent basic guide to the Japanese philosophy of war.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
As a life-long student of the martial arts, most especially Japanese combat arts, I found this book to be an excellent basic guide to the heart and soul of the Japanese Bushi(Warrior-Samurai). The author is well-known for his expertise on asian culture. He is a Buddhist scholar and lived in Japan for six years. This volume covers the history of warfare in Japan, the role of Zen in the warrior philosophy, schemes of the samurai, the thirty strategies of war, bushido and christianty, and the Zen razor. In conclusion, this is a book that will be of interest to serious students of Japanese martial arts, as well as for scholars of Asian history. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Season of the Warrior: a poetic tribute to warriors, Martial Art Myths, Never Trust a Politician, Tanto-Jutsu manual, Wakizashi-Jutsu, Samurai Aerobics, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques).
Robert Lane - Dayton Ohio
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
7.15.05 - Clearly a secret weapon in business today. If you take time to study what the book is sharing the information can be applied to every aspect of business. The information is very old but timeless. What is remarkable is how applicable the information is to the American buying and sell process. Salesmen - put down your modivational books and start studying information that will make a difference in your customers lives.
Interesting to the lover of Asian history.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
In history most nations are always taking ideas and beliefs from others, even when they don't know it. Japan is no different. Much of the Far East classes in American colleges spend much of their time teaching students about where Japan gets much of its culture, language and traditions.The Art of War is like everything else that came to Japan. They took it, made it Japanese and used it in the way THEY felt was best. The Art of War soon spread into areas of business and philosophy. The ideas were soon adapted and proved to be useful rules for every walk of Japanese life. It could guide a warrior or help a baker do his best.
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