The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Ruth Benedict First published 1946

About this book

Anthropologist Ruth Benedict prepared this study of Japanese culture towards the end of World War II to explain Japan to Americans. It's become a classic. Published in 1946.

Subjects

civilisation
civilisationcolumbia anthropolist
civilización
civilization
cultural anthropology
cultuur
japan
japan, civilization
japanese
japanese national characteristics
japan, ethnic relations
japan, history
japanners
japan, social life and customs
japonais
manners and customs
moeurs et coutumes
mœurs et coutumes
national characteristics, japanese
social environment
social life and customs
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