The chrysanthemum and the sword: patterns of Japanese culture
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Published:
Boston, Mass. : Houghton Mifflin, c1989.
Physical Desc:
xi, 324 pages ; 21 cm.
Status:
Carmichael
952 B463 1989
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“One of the best books ever about Japanese society . . . [A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character.”—U.S. News & World Report
“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
“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
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English
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Notes
General Note
Originally published in 1946.
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Includes index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Benedict, R. (1989). The chrysanthemum and the sword: patterns of Japanese culture. Boston, Mass., Houghton Mifflin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Benedict, Ruth, 1887-1948. 1989. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. Boston, Mass., Houghton Mifflin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Benedict, Ruth, 1887-1948, The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. Boston, Mass., Houghton Mifflin, 1989.
MLA Citation (style guide)Benedict, Ruth. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture. Boston, Mass., Houghton Mifflin, 1989.
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