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Virtual Tibet : searching for Shangri-La from the Himalayas to Hollywood / Orville Schell

by Orville Schell

This study examines the Western fascination with Tibet, tracing cultural perceptions from historical accounts to contemporary Hollywood depictions and celebrity activism. It analyses the intersection of ancient customs with modern media and celebrity culture.

Accession 18878 ISBN 0805043810 Publisher Metropolitan Books
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