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Doing Fieldwork in China
0 Comments Published March 6th, 2007 in Cultural Anthropology, Book Reviews.http://www.amazon.com/Doing-Fieldwork-China-Maria-Heimer/dp/0824830709
A must read for anyone who is about to do fieldwork in China. In particular, Chapter 3, “Fieldwork as Coping and Learning” by Elin Soether, was written especially with the graduate student/first-time researcher in mind. This book illuminates many China-specific problems faced by researchers which aren’t typically revealed in the final published papers.
Finally having a chance to read this timeless tale from India was so rewarding. At the point where Dasaratha was cornered and Rama exiled, I almost cried. Now I feel I understand a a little fraction more about Rama, Sita, and Hanuman especially.
Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
0 Comments Published February 5th, 2005 in Book Reviews, Reviews.Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior
By Dan Millman
Millman takes the most spiritual aspects out of each major religion and incorporates it into this book. All the spirituality (without the organized part) minus the conflicts.
“Free will does not mean that you establish the curriculum; only that you elect what you want to take at a […]