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Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

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Overview: 《菊与刀》是一本经典畅销书,是公认的研究日本文化的权威之所。读《菊与刀》,可以让你全面精确地了解日本和日本人一些奇怪的行为。为什么日本的明治维新会取得成功?日本人为什么要发动战争?他们是如何在战后迅速崛起的?日本人为何彬彬有礼而又倨傲蛮横?为何严谨恭顺而又放荡恣肆?为何顽固守旧而又勇于改革?他们为何既可以为天皇和国家剖腹又为何迅速停止抵抗成了美国的小弟?读《菊与刀》,还可以让你从另一个角度了解中国和我们自己。无论怎么说,日本文化曾深受中国文化的影响,日本人对于传统的感情和态度与同样处于新旧、东西、文化冲突的中国人有着相似的情绪,而日本人是如何对待他们的传统的?他们坚决捍卫的是什么?毫无顾忌地抛弃的又是什么?他们接受西方的是什么?排斥西方的又是什么?我们需要了解日本,了解这个强大阴险的邻居!我们更需要了解我们自己,了解他们曾经历过的困惑与取舍!作者:鲁思•本尼迪克特 (Ruth Benedict,1887-1948),美国当代著名人类学家、民族学家。在二战将结束时,她受美国政府委托对日本的社会和民族性进行了详细地调查与研究,并以此研究成果作为美国政府制定战后对日政策的依据。这项成果就是《菊与刀》。

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Pages 324
Language Eng
Published 1946
ISBN 123848
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Charles  Davis
Charles Davis December 11, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
Linda White
Linda White June 03, 2025
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Mark Campbell
Mark Campbell July 29, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Andrew Lewis
Andrew Lewis June 06, 2025
A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
James Hall
James Hall July 29, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel.
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