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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Patterns of Japanese Culture

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  • 332 páginas
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Exploring the complexities of Japanese culture, the book delves into the contradictions within traditional values as perceived during World War II. Written by anthropologist Ruth Benedict for the U.S. Office of War Information, it aimed to predict Japanese behavior and introduced the concepts of guilt versus shame cultures. Despite facing criticism, the work significantly impacted American perceptions of Japan during its occupation, offering insights that shaped cultural understanding and discourse.

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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, Ruth Benedict

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Subtítulo
Patterns of Japanese Culture
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Albatross
Publicado en
2019
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
332
ISBN13
9781946963253
Serie
Primera publicación
1946
Título original
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
Calificación
3,85 de 5
Descripción
Exploring the complexities of Japanese culture, the book delves into the contradictions within traditional values as perceived during World War II. Written by anthropologist Ruth Benedict for the U.S. Office of War Information, it aimed to predict Japanese behavior and introduced the concepts of guilt versus shame cultures. Despite facing criticism, the work significantly impacted American perceptions of Japan during its occupation, offering insights that shaped cultural understanding and discourse.