Drawing on Tradition: Manga, Anime, and Religion in Contemporary Japan 9780824865863
Manga and anime (illustrated serial novels and animated films) are highly influential Japanese entertainment media that
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Table of contents :
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgments
Conventions
INTRODUCTION Religious Frames of Mind
CHAPTER ONE Visualizing Religion
CHAPTER TWO Recreating Religion
CHAPTER THREE Entertaining Religious Ideas
CHAPTER FOUR Depicting Religions on the Margins
CLOSURE
Notes
Bibliography
Index
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
