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The Life of Hinduism
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Paperback. Brings together a series of essays - many recognized as classics in the field - that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly 'lived' religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the 'new India' of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Editor(s): Hawley, John Stratton; Narayanan, Vasudha. Series: The Life of Religion S. Num Pages: 337 pages, 13 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: HBJF; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468. Series: The Life of Religion S. 337 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Hawley, John Stratton; Narayanan, Vasudha. Brings together a series of essays - many recognized as classics in the field - that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly 'lived' religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the 'new India' of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBJF; HRG. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 20. Weight: 468.
"The Life of Hinduism" brings together a series of essays - many recognized as classics in the field - that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly 'lived' religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the 'new India' of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Readers are then offered a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Hindu worship, life-cycle rites, festivals, performances, gurus, and castes. The book's final sections deal with the Hinduism that is emerging in diasporic North America and with issues of identity that ... Read more
"The Life of Hinduism" brings together a series of essays - many recognized as classics in the field - that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly 'lived' religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the 'new India' of Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Readers are then offered a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Hindu worship, life-cycle rites, festivals, performances, gurus, and castes. The book's final sections deal with the Hinduism that is emerging in diasporic North America and with issues of identity that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
337
Condition
New
Series
The Life of Religion S.
Number of Pages
337
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520249141
SKU
V9780520249141
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About Hawley
John Stratton Hawley is Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Religion at Barnard College. He is the editor of Saints and Virtues and Devi: Goddesses of India (both from UC Press), among other books. Vasudha Narayanan is Professor of Religion at University of Florida. Her books include The Tamil Veda: Pillan's Interpretation of the Tiruvaymoli and The Vernacular Veda: ... Read more
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