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East-West cultural conflicts analyzed through vibrant essays.

If you're intrigued by cross-cultural examinations, Ian Buruma's "The Missionary & the Libertine" offers a stimulating dive into the East-West dichotomy. Through essays that range from cinematic sexuality in Japan to the poignant legacies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima, you'll find a treasure trove of analyses and anecdotes that provoke thought on how these two worlds intersect and clash. Buruma's work could broaden your perspective on international relations and societal narratives.

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The Missionary & the Libertine: Love and War in East and West

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ISBN: 9780571176359
Authors: Ian Buruma
Publisher: Faber
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Creative Nonfiction
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A collection of essays about the cultural divide between East (from Iraq to Japan) and West (Western Europe and North America). The topics include Japanese sex in the cinema, the conflict between East and West in well-known individuals, Hong Kong, and the legacy of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.
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East-West cultural conflicts analyzed through vibrant essays.

If you're intrigued by cross-cultural examinations, Ian Buruma's "The Missionary & the Libertine" offers a stimulating dive into the East-West dichotomy. Through essays that range from cinematic sexuality in Japan to the poignant legacies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima, you'll find a treasure trove of analyses and anecdotes that provoke thought on how these two worlds intersect and clash. Buruma's work could broaden your perspective on international relations and societal narratives.