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Gods and knickknacks : the American adoption of Asian religious items

Creator:

Jameson, Tamsyn L.

Abstract:

This thesis contains the cultural biography of Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors that have led to the availability of these items here, what attracts Americans to them, and the meanings they give these items. Semi-structured interviews were conducted...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis