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The Swinging Light

Keep The Light On

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1946•324 pages•Published•ENG•User Reviews

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

byRuth Benedict
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About This Book

Anthropologist Ruth Benedict prepared this study of Japanese culture towards the end of World War II to explain Japan to Americans. It's become a classic. Published in 1946.

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Social life and customsJapanese National characteristicsJapannersVolkskarakterCivilizaciónMœurs et coutumesCultuurJaponaisCivilisationColumbia AnthropolistCivilizationMoeurs et coutumesJapanese

The Swinging Light

Book Details

First Published

1946

Pages

324 pages

Rating

4.0 / 5

Ratings

1

Editions

21

Publisher

Shakai Shisōsha

Language

ENG, JPN

Status

Published

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Authors

Ruth Benedict

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Ruth Benedict

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