The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (1946)

Name: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Ruth Benedict
ISBN: 9780529019868

324 pages 4.0/5 Goodreads

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.

Author: Ruth Benedict

ISBN: 9780529019868

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Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (referenced)

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