Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: Books Puddle, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. pp. 269.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino Unido
Condición: New. pp. 269.
Publicado por Orchid Press, Bangkok, 2004
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Original o primera edición
Hard Cover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First Edition. In this lively and engaging new work on conceptions ofTibet in Western European and American societies, anthropologist Brauen paints a damning portrait of misinterpretation, trivialization and political and commercial exploitation of a rich and ancient culture. Starting with idealistic adventurers in search of a Himalayan Utopia from the 17th century onward, Brauen's most disturbing portrayals are the distortions of 20th century neo-Nazis, Hollywood moguls and the commercial-industrial complex. The author analyses and describes the cynical exploitation, up to the present, of Tibetan Buddhism--a fundamental objective of which is the elimination of human greed--to further Western commercial aims. Nor does Brauen absolve Tibetans themselves in the use of the more benign, even flattering, of these distorted images as they strive to draw the world's attention to their politically and socially tenuous situation. Illustrations include a diverse and at times shocking collection of commercial 'packaging' of Buddhism, its spiritual icons and leaders to sell products ranging from cars to cosmetics, tee-shirts, ashtrays and even soft pornography. xii + 284 pp.,167 colour and 96 monochrome illustrations, notes, bibliography, list of non-printed sources, index. Size: A4.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: dsmbooks, Liverpool, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Like New. book.
Publicado por White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2004
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dj. Dreamworld Tibet, Western Illusions. Book.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Brand New Copy.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: new.
Publicado por Orchid Press, 2013
ISBN 10: 9745240516 ISBN 13: 9789745240513
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Buy for Great customer experience.