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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 shar...

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Main Author: Iwamura, Jane Naomi.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
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Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, > 1870-1966 > Influence.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi > Influence
Kung fu (Television program : 1972-1975) > Influence.
1900-1999
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.
History.
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