The Dynamics of Cultural Counterpoint in Asian Studies Dr Mark Mazzola

The Dynamics of Cultural Counterpoint in Asian Studies Dr Mark MazzolaEssays 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.

It also addresses a myriad of special topics

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A detailed study of Spenser's poetic legacy

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