The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Book Details
Author(s)
Ruth Benedict
Publisher
Mariner Books
ISBN / ASIN
0618619593
ISBN-13
9780618619597
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Sales Rank
#99,871
Category
History
Marketplace
United States 🇺🇸
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Description
Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict s World War II era study paints an illuminating contrast between the culture of Japan and that of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our cultures differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.
