Virtual orientalism Asian religions and American popular culture
Jane Iwamura examines contemporary fascination with Eastern spirituality and provides a cultural history of the representation of Asian religions in American mass media. At the heart of her study is the Oriental Monk, a non-sexual, solitary conventionalized icon who generously and purposefully share...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2011, 2011
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Jane Iwamura examines contemporary fascination with Eastern spirituality and provides a cultural history of the representation of Asian religions in American mass media. At the heart of her study is the Oriental Monk, a non-sexual, solitary conventionalized icon who generously and purposefully shares his wisdom with the West |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
ISBN: | 9780199894604 0199894604 |