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Boundaries, Dynamics and Construction of Traditions in South Asia
Federico . Ed(S): Squarcini
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Description for Boundaries, Dynamics and Construction of Traditions in South Asia
Hardback. Editor(s): Squarcini, Federico. Series: Cultural, Historical and Textual Studies of South Asian Religions. Num Pages: 618 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1044.
‘Boundaries, Dynamics and Construction of Traditions in South Asia’ explores the dynamic constructions and applications of the concept of ‘tradition’ that occurred within the South Asian context during the ancient and pre-colonial periods. This collection of essays features a significant selection of the specialized fields of knowledge that have shaped classical South Asian intellectual history, and the aim of this volume is to offer a stimulating anthology of papers on the different and complex processes employed during the ‘invention’, construction, preservation and renewal of a given tradition.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Anthem Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
618
Condition
New
Series
Cultural, Historical and Textual Studies of South Asian Religions
Number of Pages
618
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857284303
SKU
V9780857284303
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About Federico . Ed(S): Squarcini
Federico Squarcini is Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Florence, where he teaches the history of Indian religions.
Reviews for Boundaries, Dynamics and Construction of Traditions in South Asia
‘[C]ompels the reader to re-examine the concept of ‘tradition’ and its applicability to the South Asian context. […] [T]his is a work which will be of use not only to specialists in the various topics addressed, but to those interested in the ongoing methodological complexities involved in the study of South Asia.’ — Hazel Collinson, ‘Religions of South Asia’