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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

8 Ratings

4

Duration
10H
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

"One of the best books ever about Japanese society . . . [A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character." —U.S. News & World Report

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.

© 2022 Tantor Media (Audiobook): 9781666153781
© 2020 Mariner Books (Ebook): 9780547525143

Release date

Audiobook: 8 February 2022
Ebook: 11 June 2020

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