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While of interest to individual scholars and students, the book also exemplifies the merits of a thematic (rather than geographic or area studies) approach to incorporating Asian content throughout the curriculum. This approach provides increased opportunities for cross-cultural comparison and a forum for encouraging values-centered conversation in the classroom.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53213441098001,"sku":"NLS9780791467978","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780791467978.jpg?v=1772754833"},{"product_id":"valuing-diversity-book-peter-d-hershock-9781438444598","title":"Valuing Diversity","description":"Uses Buddhist philosophy to discuss diversity as a value, one that can contribute to equity in a globalizing world.  Diversity matters. 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