Speculative Orientalism: Asian Religions in New Wave Science Fiction - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Sang-Keun Yoo, Alana Vincent (Editor), Nina Fischer (Editor)Series:Bloomsbury Studies in Popular Fiction and Religious DynamicsPublish date:9/18/2025Pages:248
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781350447899ISBN-10:1350447897UPC:9781350447899Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Hinduism, Cultural & Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:General (see also Philosophy, Asian StudiesSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inchesWeight:1.1618Product ID:SCPZ5RGJ14
Speculative Orientalism: Asian Religions in New Wave Science Fiction
Examining the works of prominent New Wave science fiction authors from the 1950-1960s, Sang-Keun Yoo highlights the underexplored connection between American science fiction and Asian religions, such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.The book considers how the major world wars of the 20th century-Second World War, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War- repositioned Asian culture in relation to the...
Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Popular Fiction and Religious Dynamics
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781350447899ISBN-10:1350447897UPC:9781350447899Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Hinduism, Cultural & Ethnic StudiesBook Topic:General (see also Philosophy, Asian StudiesSize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inchesWeight:1.1618Product ID:SCPZ5RGJ14
Sang-Keun Yoo is Assistant Professor of English at Marist University, USA. He has published several articles in Science Fiction Film and Television and other notable publications. He is the Korea Representative for the Science Fiction Research Association
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
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Sang-Keun Yoo, Alana Vincent (Editor), Nina Fischer (Editor)
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