By Jonathan Lee,Fumitaka Matsuoka,Edmond Yee,Ronald Nakasone

ISBN-10: 1598843303

ISBN-13: 9781598843309

A source perfect for college students in addition to basic readers, this two-volume encyclopedia examines the variety of the Asian American and Pacific Islander non secular experience.

• Covers either universal motifs in Asian American spiritual tradition, comparable to chinese language New yr fairs and mortuary rituals, in addition to many newly confirmed religion traditions

• includes entries on hardly addressed subject matters inside of Asian American faith, resembling Hezhen Shamanism

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