The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
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.
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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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780395500750 (0395500753)
Publish date: June 26th 1989
Publisher: Mariner Books
Pages no: 324
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Cultural,
Science,
Culture,
Asian Literature,
Asia,
Sociology,
Anthropology,
Japan,
Cultural Studies,
Japanese Literature
This book is a masterpiece. Each time a height has been scaled and the reader returns to the valley, he sees yet another, taller peak on the horizon.... It is essential reading.Benedict is an anthropologist -- though I've read a good amount of anthropology, I had never read Patterns of Culture. A...
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