This book critically analyses the connections between religion and digital media in a range of East Asian countries. It discusses both how religious organisations make use of new technologies, and also explores how new technologies are reshaping religion in novel and interesting ways.
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Place: UK
Publication Year: 2015-10-12
Language: English
Number of Pages: 138
Edition: 1
Series: Routledge Religion in Contemporary Asia Series
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