The Rule of St. Benedict
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A timeless source of wisdom for people looking to lead a life of simplicity, purpose, and serenity.
Ruth Benedict Book order (chronological)
June 5, 1887 – September 17, 1948
Ruth Fulton Benedict was an influential American anthropologist and folklorist whose work was deeply inspired by her mentor, Franz Boas. Benedict developed his humanistic ideals in her own research and writing, shifting anthropology and folklore away from mere studies of cultural diffusion towards a deeper understanding of culture. She explored the complex relationships between personality, art, language, and culture, emphasizing that no trait existed in isolation. She was a pioneering figure who redirected her fields, advocating for performance as integral to the interpretation of culture.
Pacific Crest Trail Data Book
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The essential, cut-to-the-chase handbook to the Pacific Crest Trail, based on the comprehensive Wilderness Press guidebooks to the PCT, has been completely updated. Packed with trail-tested features, it’s useful both on and off the trail, covering pre-trip planning for resupply stops, how to set daily on-the-trail mileage goals by knowing trail gradient and the locations of campsites, water sources, and facilities, and how to easily calculate distances between any two points on the trail, and how to planning both north-bound and south-bound hiking trips.
Vzory kultúry
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Vzory kultúry sú dielom pre tých, ktorí chcú spoznať tajomstvo kultúrnej antropológie. Autorka vo svojej práci nachádza abstraktný jednotiaci rámec každej kultúry na úrovni subjektívneho myslenia vo vzoroch správania jej nositeľov. Svojím dielom významne prispela k udomácneniu antropologického chápania kultúry a ponúkla svoju predstavu o kultúre ako integrovanom celku.
Focusing on a unique approach to anthropological study, Dr. Benedict emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinct 'configuration' of various cultures. Published in 1935, the work advocates for a deeper exploration of cultural diversity, urging investigators to uncover the underlying patterns that shape different societies. This perspective challenges traditional methods and highlights the significance of individual cultural contexts in anthropological research.
The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
- 324 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict’s World War II–era study 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.
