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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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123848
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1946
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324 pages
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Carol Clark February 16, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. Quite impressive overall.
Sarah Sanchez
Sarah Sanchez February 05, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson October 19, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards December 27, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Barbara Campbell
Barbara Campbell June 12, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Smith November 24, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Christopher Gonzalez
Christopher Gonzalez June 16, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.