The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

Name: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: Ruth Benedict
ISBN: 9780618619597

Ruth Benedict

25/01/2006
Mariner Books

NC (0 avis)

Couverture de The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture par Ruth Benedict

Résumé

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.