Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan
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- Hardcover
450 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2026
Summary
Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan examines the religious and social history of Shinto shrines, focusing on the economic, social, and ideological implications of State Shinto. Helen Hardacre argues that politicians regarded public funding of shrines as crucial for elevating their “dignity” and for curbing progressive thought and activism. Understanding the social and financial dynamics of both major and smaller shrines is key to comprehending State Shinto’s broader impact on …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780674302594 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0674302591 |
| Author: | Helen Hardacre, Yoko Suemoto |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 450 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 782g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
| Series: | Harvard East Asian Monographs |
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About The Author
Helen Hardacre
Helen Hardacre is Reischauer Institute Research Professor of Japanese Religions and Society, Harvard University. Yoko Suemoto is an independent scholar.
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