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Virtual orientalism : Asian religions and American popular culture / Jane Naomi Iwamura.

Author/creator Iwamura, Jane Naomi
Format Book and Print
Publication Info New York : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Copyright Notice ©2011
Descriptionxi, 214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
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.
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Zen's personality / D.T. Suzuki -- 3. Hyperreal Samadhi / Maharishi Mahesh Yogi -- 4. The monk goes Hollywood / Kung Fu -- 5. Conclusion / Spiritual Romance Today.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 193-204) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Iwamura, Jane Naomi. Virtual orientalism. New York : Oxford University Press, 2011
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2010017575
ISBN9780199738601 (hardcover ; acid-free paper)
ISBN0199738602 (hardcover ; acid-free paper)
ISBN9780199738618 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
ISBN0199738610 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)

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