Religion and Orientalism in Asian Studies analyses the role of religion in past and present understandings of Asia. Religion; and the history of its study in the modern academy; has exercised massive influence over Asian Studies fields in the past century. Asian Studies has in turn affected; and is increasingly shaping; the study of religion. Religion and Orientalism in Asian Studies looks into this symbiotic relationship – both in current practice; and in the modern histories of both Orientalism and Area Studies. Each chapter of the book deals with one regional sub-discipline in Asian Studies; covering Chinese Studies; Japanese Studies; Korean Studies; South Asian Studies; Southeast Asian Studies; and Central Eurasian Studies. The chapters are integrated by shared themes that run through the past and present practice of Asian Studies; covering the role of state actors in originating Area Studies; the role of local scholarship in defining and developing it; the interaction between humanities and social science approaches; debates over the dominance of Western and/or modern categories and frameworks; the interaction of past and present and the role of religious actors and religious sensibilities in shaping Asian Studies.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Racing the clock...By HMS WarspiteOne of Germany's last ditch efforts to stave off defeat in 1944-45 was the fielding of the He 162 jet fighter. Designed and built on a compressed timeline in late 1944; the new fighter mixed materials and borrowed parts from existing projects. Its principal innovation was a turbojet engine perched on top of the fuselage. Training the necessary pilots was a separate challenge..."He 162 Volksjager Units" is an Osprey Combat Aircraft Series book; authored by Robert Forsyth; with illustrations by Jim Laurier. The book traces the developmental history of the He 162; including the construction of its aircraft in underground factories staffed by forced labor. The aircraft itself was remarkably innovative for its time. It was also tough on pilots. The operational history of the He 162; recapped in some detail in the narrative; includes the deaths of numerous experienced pilots in accidents and mishaps. At the conclusion of the war; the winning Allies were quick to exploit the models that fell into their hands for the development of their own jet fighters. Recommended as a concise but very readable introduction to an innovative but largely forgotten aircraft.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The reasons why this aircraft were largely unsuccessful are explained ...By Bob StevensonThe reasons why this aircraft were largely unsuccessful are explained in detail by the author. The political interference and technical idiosyncrasies of the He 162 are presented and explained. A very interesting read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must have for the Heinkel He 162 fanBy CustomerAnother book for the Heinkel He 162 fan. Good for modelers and history buffs.
