The Chrysanthemum And The Sword, The
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The Chrysanthemum And The Sword, The by Ruth Benedict
Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork explores the political, religious, and economic life of Japan.
The World War II-era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict 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.
This influential book shaped American ideas about Japanese culture during the occupation of Japan, and popularized the distinction between guilt cultures and shame cultures.
Ruth Benedict (1887-1948) was an American anthropologist and professor of anthropology at Columbia University. She is most known for her work in bringing anthropology and folklore in the direction of theories of performance as a cultural interpretation. She is the author of several works, including The Guardian Spirit Idea, Patterns of Civilization, and Zuni Mythology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780618619597 |
| ISBN 10 | 0618619593 |
| Title | The Chrysanthemum And The Sword, The |
| Author | Ruth Benedict |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2006-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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