Hinduism today /
"Understanding Hinduism today requires an understanding of how it is practised in the contemporary world. Stephen Jacob's new introduction tackles these central issues, beginning with case studies of the grassroots practice of Hinduism in India and in diaspora communities. He covers issues...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Continuum,
[2010]
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| Series: | Religion today (London, England)
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Full text (Emmanuel users only) |
| Summary: | "Understanding Hinduism today requires an understanding of how it is practised in the contemporary world. Stephen Jacob's new introduction tackles these central issues, beginning with case studies of the grassroots practice of Hinduism in India and in diaspora communities. He covers issues of singular importance in the modern study of Hinduism, including the importance and role of mass media to this essentially orally transmitted religion. Other major areas covered include the concept of Hindu dharma, particularly in relation to caste, gender and Hindu nationalism, key and often controversial concepts in Hinduism"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (182 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-176) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781441138200 144113820X 9781472549051 1472549058 9781441109231 1441109234 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |