THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE SWORD
by Benedict, Ruth
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About This Item
2005. 2005 Benedict, Ruth THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE SWORD NY: Marnier Books, c2005 First printing 324pp, glossary, index 8vo New trade softcover copy.
Synopsis
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture is an influential study of Japan by Ruth Benedict written at the invitation of the Office of War Information in order to understand and predict the behavior of the Japanese in World War II by reference to a series of contradictions in traditional culture.
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- Columbia Books, Inc. ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE SWORD
- Author
- Benedict, Ruth
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 2005
- Keywords
- HISTORY , JAPAN
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art and textiles, poetry, children\'s and illustrated, Missouriana, antiquarian books.
Prints and maps are stocked as well.
Established 1977, member ABAA/ILAB
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