The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Patterns of Japanese Culture,

por Ruth Benedict

Sin portada — Ruth Benedict: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (Hardcover, 1977, Houghton Mifflin Co)

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Publicado el 8 de Enero de 1977 por Houghton Mifflin Co.

ISBN:: 978-0-395-07404-6

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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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Civilization
Japan
Social life and customs