Virtual Orientalism: Asian Religions and American Popular Culture

Virtual Orientalism: Asian Religions and American Popular Culture
ISBN-10
0199738602
ISBN-13
9780199738601
Category
History
Pages
214
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Jane Naomi Iwamura

Description

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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