The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Sin portada — Ruth Benedict: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (Paperback, 1974, Plume)

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Publicado el 1 de Marzo de 1974 por Plume.

ISBN:: 978-0-452-00242-5

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Anthropologist Ruth Benedict prepared this study of Japanese culture towards the end of World War II to explain Japan to Americans. It's become a classic. Published in 1946.

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Very interesting book, though you need to be HIGHLY interested in the Japanese culture, specially in the context of the WW2. If not, you will probably find it very boring.

Anyway, as a classic, highly recommended for any Anthropology student.

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History / General