The Asian Mystique

Author : Sheridan Prasso
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786736324

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The Asian Mystique by Sheridan Prasso Pdf

Few Westerners escape the images, expectations and misperceptions that lead us to see Asia as exotic, sensual, decadent, dangerous, and mysterious. Despite — and because of — centuries of East-West interaction, the stereotypes of Western literature, stage, and screen remain pervasive icons: the tea-pouring, submissive, sexually available geisha girl; the steely cold dragon lady dominatrix; as well as the portrayal of the Asian male as effeminate and asexual. These "Oriental" illusions color our relations and relationships in ways even well-respected professional "Asia hands" and scholars don't necessarily see. The Asian Mystique lays out a provocative challenge to see Asia and Asians as they really are, with unclouded, deeroticized eyes. It traces the origins of Western stereotypes in history and in Hollywood, examines the phenomenon of ‘yellow fever,' then goes on a reality tour of Asia's go-go bars, middle-class homes, college campuses, business districts, and corridors of power, providing intimate profiles of women's lives and vivid portraits of the human side of an Asia we usually mythologize too well to really understand. It strips away our misconceptions and stereotypes, revealing instead the fully dimensional human beings beyond our usual perceptions. The Asian Mystique is required reading for anyone with interest in or interaction with Asia or Asian-origin people, as well as any serious student or practicioner of East-West relations.

Author : Sheridan Prasso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Asia
ISBN : OCLC:1255759313

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Author : Karen J. Leong
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520244238

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The China Mystique by Karen J. Leong Pdf

Focusing on three women, Pearl S. Buck, Anna May Wong & Mayling Soong, this book studies the shifting images of China in American culture, particularly during the 1930s & 40s.

Author : Betty Friedan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780393322576

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The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan Pdf

The book that changed the consciousness of a country—and the world. Landmark, groundbreaking, classic—these adjectives barely describe the earthshaking and long-lasting effects of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. This is the book that defined "the problem that has no name," that launched the Second Wave of the feminist movement, and has been awakening women and men with its insights into social relations, which still remain fresh, ever since. A national bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold.

Author : Ming Tan
Publisher : BridgegapBooks
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0971580804

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How to Attract Asian Women by Ming Tan Pdf

Ming Tan and her hundreds of Asian female interviewees reveal how a man can attract Asian women. Ming Tan hosts dating seminars and events for AsianSocials.com. The New York Observer and New York Press ran articles regarding Ming Tan?

Author : Greg A. Marley
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781603582148

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Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares by Greg A. Marley Pdf

Throughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are they fungi, food, or medicine, beneficial decomposers or deadly poisons? Marley reveals some of the wonders and mysteries of mushrooms, and the conflicting human reactions to them.

Author : Daryl Joji Maeda
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136599255

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Rethinking the Asian American Movement by Daryl Joji Maeda Pdf

Although it is one of the least-known social movements of the 1960s and 1970s, the Asian American movement drew upon some of the most powerful currents of the era, and had a wide-ranging impact on the political landscape of Asian America, and more generally, the United States. Using the racial discourse of the black power and other movements, as well as antiwar activist and the global decolonization movements, the Asian American movement succeeded in creating a multi-ethnic alliance of Asians in the United States and gave them a voice in their own destinies. Rethinking the Asian American Movement provides a short, accessible overview of this important social and political movement, highlighting key events and key figures, the movement's strengths and weaknesses, how it intersected with other social and political movements of the time, and its lasting effect on the country. It is perfect for anyone wanting to obtain an introduction to the Asian American movement of the twentieth century.

Author : Wendi Leigh Adamek
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231136648

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The Mystique of Transmission by Wendi Leigh Adamek Pdf

Adamek provides a reading of the late 8th century Chan/Zen Buddhist Lidai fabao ji (Record of the Dharma-Jewel Through the Generations) and provides its first English translation. The work combines a history of the transmission of Buddhism and Chan in China with an account of the 8th century Chan master Wuzhu in Sichuan.

Author : G. William Domhoff
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780520908345

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The Mystique of Dreams by G. William Domhoff Pdf

A fascinating strand of the human potential movement of the 1960s involved the dream mystique of a previously unknown Malaysian tribe, the Senoi, first brought to the attention of the Western world by adventurer-anthropologist-psychologist Kilton Stewart. Exploring the origin, attraction, and efficacy of the Senoi ideas, G. William Domhoff also investigates current research on dreams and concludes that the story of Senoi dream theory tells us more about certain aspects of American culture than it does about this distant tribe. In analyzing its mystical appeal, he comes to some unexpected conclusions about American spirituality and practicality.

Author : David Jongeward
Publisher : Spink Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-31
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1912667460

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Kushan Mystique by David Jongeward Pdf

Kushan Mystique is in part a personal narrative, and in part a profile of people and places encountered as a result of David Jongeward's Kushan research and travels. The story begins in a lakeside cottage in northern California where the author describes circumstances leading to his departure from a career in cultural anthropology to a slowly evolving interest in the ancient history of Central Asia, eventually specialising in Kushan coinage and the Buddhist sculpture of Gandhara. The narrative includes accounts of meetings with collectors and curators and other specialists, detailed descriptions of Mr. Jongeward's museum-based research, as well as his visits to major archaeological sites in Pakistan that date to the Kushan era. The book includes discussions on the succession of Kushan kings and the Kushan pantheon of deities.

Author : Devapriya Roy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9789392099137

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Cat People by Devapriya Roy Pdf

In Karachi, a writer house-sits for her father and his cat, while keeping track of his - the cat’s - list of obsessions: ironed white sheets, kheer, KFC fries, warm custard, finely chopped sausages, and the flaky tops of chicken patties. In San Francisco, a couple adopt a cat, without anticipating what it will do to their relationship. In Noida, a cat and two dogs line up peacefully every morning for their daily dose of vitamin syrup. In Bombay, a lyricist and screenwriter roots through the litter tray first thing in the morning, to investigate if his cat’s UTI is better. In wintry London, a young millennial wonders if she is actually a cat. Capturing the many moods of felines and their humans, in many forms and voices, Cat People, is a timely celebration of the most memed creature today: the cat. This collection of short stories, personal essays, lists, original art and photographs is are a treat, not just for cat lovers everywhere, but for all who love a story well-told – and, on occasion, a theory well-spun.

Author : Nikki A. Toyama,Tracey Gee
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781458735928

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More Than Serving Tea by Nikki A. Toyama,Tracey Gee Pdf

Asian American women are caught between worlds. Many grow up sensing that daughters are not as valuable as sons. But God has good news for us. In his eyes, we are his beloved daughters, created for greater purposes than the roles imposed upon us. In this one-of-a-kind book, editors Nikki Toyama and Tracey Gee and a team of Asian American women share how God has redeemed their stories and helped them move beyond cultural and gender constraints. With the help of biblical role models and modern-day mentors, these women have discovered how God works through their ethnic identity, freeing them to use their gifts and empowering them to serve and lead. God has so much more in store for you than cultural norms, gender roles and old stereotypes of geisha girls or dutiful daughters. Experience the joy and freedom of becoming the Asian American Christian woman God intended you to be.

Author : Haohui Zhou
Publisher : AmazonCrossing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Demonology
ISBN : 1542046556

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Valley of Terror by Haohui Zhou Pdf

A mysterious "fear disease" is scaring to death the citizens of Longzhou, China. Literally. Victims go insane or die frozen in terror, while survivors rant maniacally about demons infiltrating the city. But what's really behind the sudden epidemic? To find the answer, Chief Inspector Luo Fei teams up with a controversial historian and a brilliant psychologist to track down the true source of the illness and halt the wave of horror that threatens the metropolis. As the trio ventures to the primitive jungles and mountains of Yunnan, they're haunted by tales of a seventeenth-century general whose demonic soul, said to have been sealed away in a vial of his blood, has been unleashed on the modern world. Now, trekking deep into the legendary Valley of Terror, they find themselves being stalked by someone--or something--daring them to uncover the truth. And as superstition, science, and history collide, their discovery could be as heart-stopping as fear itself.

Author : Claire Gaudiani,David Graham Burnett
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610390323

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Daughters of the Declaration by Claire Gaudiani,David Graham Burnett Pdf

America's founding fathers established an idealistic framework for a bold experiment in democratic governance. The new nation would be built on the belief that “all men are created equal, and are endowed...with a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The challenge of turning these ideals into reality for all citizens was taken up by a set of exceptional American women. Distinguished scholar and civic leader Claire Gaudiani calls these women “social entrepreneurs,” arguing that they brought the same drive and strategic intent to their pursuit of “the greater good” that their male counterparts applied to building the nation's capital markets throughout the nineteenth century. Gaudiani tells the stories of these patriotic women, and their creation of America's unique not-for-profit, or “social profit” sector. She concludes that the idealism and optimism inherent in this work provided an important asset to the increasing prosperity of the nation from its founding to the Second World War. Social entrepreneurs have defined a system of governance “by the people,” and they remain our best hope for continued moral leadership in the world.

Author : Ian Buruma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Asia
ISBN : 0753810891

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God's Dust by Ian Buruma Pdf

Investigating the question of what happens to Asian cultures when traditions of the village break down and are replaced by the complexities of the modern world, the author's travels took him from Burma to Japan, via Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and South Korea.