The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture by Ruth Benedict

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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

by Ruth Benedict

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This work has ceased to be particularly accurate or helpful, but Benedict's language still frames a lot of the debates about Japan . Learn about "guilt cultures" vs. "shame cultures" plus bonus chapters on on and giri (

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1946

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The Japanese were the most alien enemy the United States had ever fought in an all-out struggle.

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Original publication date	1946
First words	The Japanese were the most alien enemy the United States had ever fought in an all-out struggle.
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A recognized 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.

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