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THE CHRYSANTHEMUM AND THE SWORD: PATTERNS OF JAPANESE CULTURE
The Chrysanthemum and the Patterns of Japanese Culture is a seminal work by Ruth Benedict, offering an insightful exploration of Japanese society and values. Originally commissioned by the U.S. government during World War II to understand the Japanese mindset, Benedict's study provides a nuanced analysis of Japanese culture, examining its historical roots, social structures, and cultural norms. Through meticulous research and keen observation, Benedict unveils the intricate patterns that shape Japanese behavior, from the importance of honor and duty to the nuances of interpersonal relationships. By delving into topics such as samurai ethics, familial obligations, and the concept of saving face, Benedict offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Japanese culture and its unique worldview. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword remains a timeless classic, essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend the complexities of Japanese society and the enduring legacy of its cultural traditions.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2024
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Ruth Benedict
81 books133 followersRuth Fulton Benedict, noted anthropologist, studied Native American and Japanese cultures.
Ruth Fulton Benedict, a folklorist, attended Vassar College, and graduated in 1909.
She entered graduate school at Columbia University in 1919 under Franz Boas. She received her Philosophiae Doctor and joined the faculty in 1923. She perhaps shared a romantic relationship with Margaret Mead, and Marvin Opler ranked among her colleagues.
Work of Ruth Fulton Benedict clearly evidences point of view of Franz Boas, her teacher, mentor, and the father. The passionate humanism of Boas, her mentor, affected affected Ruth Benedict, who continued it in her research and writing.
Ruth Fulton Benedict held the post of president of the association and also a prominent member of the folklore society. People recognized this first such woman as a prominent leader of a learned profession. From the limited confines of culture-trait diffusion, this transitional figure redirected folklore, her field, away towards theories of integral performance to the interpretation of culture, as people can view. The relationships among personality, art, language, and culture insist that no trait existed in isolation or self-sufficiency; she champions this theory in her Patterns of Culture in 1934.
Ruth Fulton Benedict, a folklorist, attended Vassar College, and graduated in 1909.
She entered graduate school at Columbia University in 1919 under Franz Boas. She received her Philosophiae Doctor and joined the faculty in 1923. She perhaps shared a romantic relationship with Margaret Mead, and Marvin Opler ranked among her colleagues.
Work of Ruth Fulton Benedict clearly evidences point of view of Franz Boas, her teacher, mentor, and the father. The passionate humanism of Boas, her mentor, affected affected Ruth Benedict, who continued it in her research and writing.
Ruth Fulton Benedict held the post of president of the association and also a prominent member of the folklore society. People recognized this first such woman as a prominent leader of a learned profession. From the limited confines of culture-trait diffusion, this transitional figure redirected folklore, her field, away towards theories of integral performance to the interpretation of culture, as people can view. The relationships among personality, art, language, and culture insist that no trait existed in isolation or self-sufficiency; she champions this theory in her Patterns of Culture in 1934.
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