Francesca Tarocco: 2 books
Karaoke
The Global Phenomenon
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2013
Dancing Queen. Respect. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl). There are some songs so infectious that you can’t help but belt out the lyrics along with the singer. Karaoke—meaning “empty orchestra” in Japanese—gets rid of the singer and leaves you in the spotlight alone. It is the social manifestation...
The Cultural Practices of Modern Chinese Buddhism
Attuning the Dharma
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2005
Buddhism in China during the late Qing and Republican period remained a powerful cultural and religious force. Francesca Tarocco is a rising star in this field and offers an innovative high-quality piece of work that presents a new perspective on the influence of Buddhism on Chinese culture. Drawing...