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God's Dust : A Modern Asian Journey

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Asian modernization versus enduring traditional identities.

If you're intrigued by the tensions between the old and new in Asia, "God's Dust" offers an absorbing journey through various cultural landscapes undergoing significant transformations. It's like having an observant companion walk you through the subtle shifts and massive changes in societies clinging to traditions while navigating the tidal wave of modernity. This book might change not only how you see Asia, but also how you understand the interplay between culture and progress.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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God's Dust : A Modern Asian Journey

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ISBN: 9780753810897
Authors: Ian Buruma
Publisher: Phoenix Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Sociology, History
Goodreads rating: 3.51
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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.
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Asian modernization versus enduring traditional identities.

If you're intrigued by the tensions between the old and new in Asia, "God's Dust" offers an absorbing journey through various cultural landscapes undergoing significant transformations. It's like having an observant companion walk you through the subtle shifts and massive changes in societies clinging to traditions while navigating the tidal wave of modernity. This book might change not only how you see Asia, but also how you understand the interplay between culture and progress.

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