The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
| Author | Ruth Benedict |
| First published | 1946 |
| First published | 1946 |
| Links | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chrysanthemum_and_the_Sword |
| Notes | The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture is a 1946 study of Japan by American anthropologist Ruth Benedict. It was written at the invitation of the U.S. 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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Add Edition| Title | Publisher | Format | Language | Location | Dates | Impression | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Chrysanthemum And The Sword: Patterns Of Japanese Culture | Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd | Paperback | English | London and Henley | 1972 |