The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Book Details
Author(s)
Ruth Benedict
Publisher
Mariner Books
ISBN / ASIN
B005K5IARU
ISBN-13
978B005K5IAR2
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Sales Rank
#127,500
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.
