{"product_id":"the-chrysanthemum-and-the-sword","title":"The Chrysanthemum And The Sword","description":"Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork explores the political, religious, and economic life of Japan.\n\nThe World War II–era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the culture of Japan and that of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our cultures differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs.\n\nThis influential book shaped American ideas about Japanese culture during the occupation of Japan, and popularized the distinction between guilt cultures and shame cultures.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0618619593\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0618619593.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Benedict, Ruth\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41448924971066,"sku":"DBV.0618619593.G","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0618619593-0.jpg?v=1780873233","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-chrysanthemum-and-the-sword","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}