Description: A recognised classic of cultural anthropology, this book explores the political, religious, and economic life of Japan from the seventh century through the mid-twentieth, as well as personal family life. 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. AUTHOR: 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.
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EAN: 9780618619597
UPC: 9780618619597
ISBN: 9780618619597
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Item Length: 20.8 cm
Item Weight: 0.22 kg
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Year: 2006
Subject: History
Item Height: 210 mm
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Type: Textbook
Author: Ruth Benedict
Item Width: 140 mm
Format: Paperback
