The Chrysanthemum and the Sword[abridgment]

JAPANESE LITERATURE

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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword — A Profound Study of Japanese Culture and Behavior

During World War II, the United States faced an urgent need to understand the cultural values, behavior, and mindset of the Japanese people—an unfamiliar society whose actions defied Western logic and norms. Without access to Japan for on-the-ground research, American cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict conducted a groundbreaking study that would become one of the most influential works on Japanese society: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.

In this book, Benedict explores the apparent contradictions of Japanese culture: a people who cherish beauty and the art of cultivating chrysanthemums, yet hold the sword in reverence and regard the warrior as the highest ideal. Through insightful analysis, she uncovers the unique ethical and psychological foundations of Japan.

Far more than a wartime study, this book has continued to serve as a reflective mirror for Japanese readers, offering deep lessons about their own cultural identity. This edition features large print and vocabulary notes to aid Japanese readers in navigating its content.

Print Book Price1,650 Yen

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Title	The Chrysanthemum and the Sword[abridgment]
Author	Ruth Benedict(Author）
ISBN	9784794604828
Print Book Price	1650 Yen
First Published	May 2017
Number of Pages	150 pages
Book Size	210mm x 128mm
Genre	JAPANESE LITERATURE

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