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Virtual orientalism : Asian religions and American popular culture /

This book examines the contemporary fascination with Eastern spirituality and provides a cultural history of the representation of Asian religions in American mass media. Encounters with monks, gurus, bhikkhus, sages, sifus, healers, and masters from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds and religiou...

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Main Author: Iwamura, Jane Naomi.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Subjects and Genres:
Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, > 1870-1966 > Influence.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi > Influence.
Kung fu (Television program : 1972-1975) > Influence.
Monasticism and religious orders > Asia > Influence.
Orientalism > United States > History > 20th century.
Popular culture > United States > History > 20th century.
Popular culture > Religious aspects > History > 20th century.
United States > Religion > 20th century.
Asia.
United States.
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Call Number: BL2525 .I92 2011
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