Jacqueline Suthren Hirst (UK University of Manchester), John Zavos (UK University of Manchester)

Broschiertes Buch

Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia

Beschreibung

This book offers a fresh approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It uses a series of case studies to explore the development of religious ideas and practices, giving students an understanding of the social, political and historical context.

Autor

Jacqueline Suthren Hirst is Senior Lecturer in South Asian Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. Her publications include Sita's Story and Samkara's Advaita Vedanta: A Way of Teaching. John Zavos is Senior Lecturer in South Asian Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the author of The Emergence of Hindu Nationalism in India.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: RU44956
• Seitenzahl: 338
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Oktober 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 564g
• ISBN-13: 9780415447881
• ISBN-10: 0415447887
• Artikelnr.: 33689617

Rezensionen

"This book captures the complexity and intricacy of lived religious practice in South Asia through well-chosen case studies and focus on crucial questions. Highly recommended"

- Paula Richman, William H. Danforth Professor of South Asian Religions, Oberlin College, USA

"This book captures the complexity and intricacy of lived religious practice in South Asia through well-chosen case studies and focus on crucial questions. Highly recommended"

- Paula Richman, William H. Danforth Professor of South Asian Religions, Oberlin College, USA