Virtual Orientalism : Asian religions and American popular culture /


by Jane Iwamura.
Bok Engelsk 2011 Jane Naomi. Iwamura,· Electronic books.
Utgitt
New York ; Oxford : : Oxford University Press, , 2011.
Omfang
1 online resource (240 p.)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; ZEN'S PERSONALITY - D.T. SUZUKI; HYPERREAL SAMADHI - MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI; THE MONK GOES HOLLYWOOD - KUNG FU; CONCLUSION - SPIRITUAL ROMANCE TODAY; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX. - 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.. - Electronic reproduction.
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0199738610. - 9780199738618

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