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"A classic book because of its intellectual and stylistic lucidity . . . Benedict was a writer of great humanity and generosity of spirit."—from the foreword by Ian Buruma
Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. The World War II–era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the people of Japan and those of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our societies differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.
"A classic of Japanese cultural studies . . . With considerable sensitivity, she managed both to stress the differences in Japanese society of which American policy makers needed to be aware and to debunk the stereotype of the Japanese as hopelessly rigid and incapable of change."—The New York Times
"An absorbing account of Japanese culture . . . almost novel-like readability."—The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology

- Ruth Benedict - Author
- Ian Buruma - Author of introduction, etc.
Kindle Book
- Release date: June 11, 2020
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780547525143
- Release date: June 11, 2020
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780547525143
- File size: 742 KB
- Release date: June 11, 2020
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