The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

ISBN-13: 9780618619597 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 336 str.

Ruth Benedict; Ian Buruma

Opis

Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict s World War IIera 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."