The Bells of Old Tokyo: Travels in Japanese Time Anna Sherman
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
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"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
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Audiobook: February 8, 2022
Ebook: June 11, 2020
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