Virtual orientalism

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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Virtual orientalism
1. Verfasser:
Iwamura, Jane Naomi
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Zusammenfassung:
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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1 online resource.
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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9780199894604 (ebook) :
0199894604 (ebook) :
Schlagworte:
Monasticism and religious orders > Influence > 20th century > Asia.
Orientalism > History > 20th century > United States.
Popular culture > United States > History > 20th century.
Popular culture > Religious aspects > History.
Religion
Philosophy & Religion
North & South American Religions
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