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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Patterns of Japanese Culture
Author: Ruth Benedict
Narrator: Cindy Kay
Unabridged: 10 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
Published: 02/08/2022
Category: History - Asia - Japan
Synopsis
"One of the best books ever about Japanese society . . . [A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character." —U.S. News & World Report
Essential 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.