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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword - Patterns of Japanese Culture
Ruth Benedict
Narrator Cindy Kay
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Summary
"One of the best books ever about Japanese society . . . [A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character." —U.S. News & World ReportEssential 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.
Duration: about 10 hours (10:00:51) Publishing date: 2022-02-08; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2022. Copyright Statment: —
