Awakening An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought

Awakening: An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thoughtis an excellent introductory text for students new to the field of comparative and Eastern philosophic and religious thought. Written in an engaging style,Awakeningprovides an historical overview of the major philosophical and spiritual traditions of India, China, and Japan.Patrick Bresnanties the past to the present and shows the relationships that exist between Eastern and Western traditions. This new second edition has been thoroughly reviewed and rewritten and updated throughout, following the author's extensive travels in the East. It will continue to be an informative and thought-provoking text that will prepare the reader for further study and analysis of primary works.Bresnan, Patrick S. is the author of 'Awakening An Introduction to the History of Eastern Thought', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130989086 and ISBN 0130989088.