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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Patterns of Japanese Culture

Ruth Benedict
4.2
(11)
Duration
10h
Year
2022
Language
English

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Essential for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. The World War II-era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the people of Japan and those of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our societies differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.

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