| The Chrysanthemum and the Sword Contributor(s): Benedict, Ruth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618619593 ISBN-13: 9780618619597 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict's World War II-era 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Japan - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Customs & Traditions |
| Dewey: 952 |
| LCCN: 2006271282 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.65 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict's World War II-era 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Benedict, Ruth: - RUTH BENEDICT (1887-1948) was one of the twentieth century's foremost anthropologists and helped to shape the discipline in the United States and around the world. Benedict was a student and later a colleague of Franz Boas at Columbia, where she taught from 1924. Margaret Mead was one of her students. Benedict's contributions to the field of cultural anthropology are often cited today. |