The Chrysanthemum And The Sword

Author: Ruth Benedict

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  • : 28.99 NZD
  • : 9780618619597
  • : Houghton Mifflin
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  • : 01 June 1989
  • : 210mm X 140mm X 20mm
  • : United States
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Barcode 9780618619597
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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 IIera 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."