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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

By Ruth Benedict, Ian Buruma (Foreword by)
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By Ruth Benedict, Ian Buruma (Foreword by)
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"One of the best books ever about Japanese society . . . [A] thoughtful, nuanced study of the Japanese character."—U.S. News & World Report


"A classic book because of its intellectual and stylistic lucidity . . . Benedict was a writer of great humanity and generosity of spirit."—from the foreword by Ian Buruma



Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. The World War II–era study by the cultural anthrop...

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