A section of this book that references a dialogue about being bound to a Wheel of Birth and Death describes the importance of “living as already dead” for its subjects. This book’s first section describes the extensive “but also’s” in discussing contradictions in its subject, such as “disciplined to the hilt” but “insubordinate.” This book discusses a U-curve plotting freedom against age that affords babies and the elderly the most indulgence. The eternally unpayable gimu and the importance of (*) “clearing one’s name” in paying the moral debt of giri (10[1])are discussed in this book commissioned by the Office of War Information. This book distinguishes (10[1])between the “shame culture” of its subject (10[1])and the “guilt (10[1])culture” (10[1])of the United States. For 10 points, name this study of Japanese culture by (10[1])Ruth Benedict. ■END■ (10[1])