The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher: Plume
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 348
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher: New York, World Publishing
Published: 1967
Total Pages: 340
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher: Rare Treasure Editions
Published: 2021-11-11T11:45:00Z
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1774644436
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a profound and comprehensive presentation of Japanese daily manners and customs, a study and history of human thought discussing Japan's conduct of World War ll. Author Ruth Benedict revealed the intricate views of the Japanese & more with political, religious and economic issues as well as sexual conduct, Geisha, prostitution, and marriage in their daily lives. A classic of cultural anthropology.
Understanding Japanese Society
Author: Joy Hendry
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780415263832
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs Japan enters the 21st century with a new emperor, this title continues to be an indispensable guide through often enigmatic and historical idiosyncrasies of Japanese culture and politics that are often confusing to the outsider. This title includes information on the latest social developments, customs, rituals, business culture, medicine and arts.
The Unnamable Archipelago: Wounds of the Postcolonial in Postwar Japanese Literature and Thought
Author: Dennitza Gabrakova
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2018-05-01
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9004365923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn The Unnamable Archipelago: Wounds of the Postcolonial in Postwar Japanese Literature and Thought, Dennitza Gabrakova discusses how the island imagery in the works by Imafuku Ryūta, Ukai Satoshi, Ōba Minako, Ariyoshi Sawako, Hino Keizō, Ikezawa Natsuki, Shimada Masahiko and Tawada Yōko shapes a critical understanding of Japan on multiple intersections of trauma and sovereignty. The book attempts an engagement with the vocabulary of postcolonial critique, while attending to the complexity of its translation into Japanese.
Japanese Mind
Author: Roger J. Davies
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2011-06-14
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1462900518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick. Among the topics explored: aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven), chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), giri (social obligation), haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), sempai-kohai (seniority), wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving), as well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. It includes discussion topics and questions after each chapter. All in all, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone--business people, travelers, or students--perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Next in this series: Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history.
Thai Culture and Behavior
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher:
Published: 1943
Total Pages: 114
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
Author: Ruth Benedict
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2021-08-31
Total Pages: 246
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore a perspective of Japanese culture in 'The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture' by Ruth Benedict. Drawing upon her meticulous research during World War II for the U.S. Office of War Information, Benedict unravels the intricate tapestry of Japanese customs and traditions. Through an ingenious blend of literary analysis, firsthand accounts, and cultural artifacts, she uncovers the enigmatic contradictions that shape the essence of Japan. Delving into topics such as honor, shame, and the complexities of wartime behavior, Benedict provides a nuanced understanding of Japanese society.
The New Japan
Author: David Ricky Matsumoto
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This book sets out to describe the anxiety and unrest that plague current Japanese society, the rift between the older, more traditional generations and the younger, more cosmopolitan and Westernized generations. Citing current academic studies and surveys, the author debunks seven common stereotypes of Japanese culture: collectivism, consciousness of others, perceptions of self, emotionality, the 'salaryman', education and lifetime employment, marriage." -- BOOK JACKET.
Ruth Benedict
Author: Virginia Heyer Young
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Published: 2005-01-01
Total Pages: 393
ISBN-13: 0803249195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBenedict's work, in fact, anticipated trends in anthropology in the decades to come by projecting a framework of individuals not only shaped by their culture but also using their culture for personal or collective objectives."--BOOK JACKET.
