ebooks Running the Batteries by Peter Ericson in History

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Essays on a wide range of areas and topics in Asian studies for scholars looking to incorporate Asia into their worldview and teaching.Contributors give contemporary presence to Asian studies through a variety of themes and topics in this multidisciplined and interdisciplinary volume. In an era of globalization; scholars trained in Western traditions increasingly see the need to add materials and perspectives that have been lacking in the past. Accessibly written and void of jargon; this work provides an adaptable entrée to Asia for the integration of topics into courses in the humanities; social sciences; cultural studies; and global studies. Guiding principles; developed at the East-West Center; include noting uncommon differences; the interplay among Asian societies and traditions; the erosion of authenticity and cultural tradition as an Asian phenomenon as well as a Western one; and the possibilities Asian concepts offer for conceiving culture outside Asian contexts. The work ranges from South to Southeast to East Asia. Essays deal with art; aesthetics; popular culture; religion; geopolitical realities; geography; history; and contemporary times.“This volume truly lies at the intersection of scholarship and teaching. Each essay has the potential to help rethink approaches to scholarly issues; and there is a great deal of material for classroom discussion and examples. The book’s breadth—covering India; China; Korea; the Sea of Malay; Bhutan; and other locations—is impressive.” — Robert André LaFleur; Beloit College