Fan Zhang Bücher

Focusing on the economics of telecommunication services, this textbook offers an engineering perspective that emphasizes the industry's fundamental drivers and network characteristics through graph theory. It explores the relationship between network topology and performance metrics, proposing a pricing model based on displaced opportunity costs. Additionally, it covers regulation, net neutrality, and the application of game theory in competitive markets. Aimed at senior undergraduates and graduate students, it bridges the gap between economic theory and telecommunications practice.

Focusing on the Qing-Tibetan interactions of the eighteenth century, this book explores the concept of "a unity with diversity" within the Qing imperial formation from 1636 to 1912. It examines how these encounters shaped the dynamics of power, culture, and identity, providing insights into the complexities of imperial rule and the relationships between different ethnic and cultural groups during this period.

Focusing on the practices of a Zen Buddhist temple in Northwest Ohio, this book examines the intersection of Buddhism and Western culture amid globalization. Utilizing rhetorical criticism, the author analyzes various forms of Buddhist expression, including teachings, online presence, and physical artifacts, to reveal how these elements shape and negotiate the community's religious identity. The work not only enhances understanding of modern Buddhist practices but also proposes a new methodology for studying religious identity, with implications for other faiths as well.