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Description for Hinduism
Hardback. Covers the roots of Hinduism, and Hindu customs and beliefs. This book also covers Hindu gods and devotionalism, Hindu rites of passage, the Hindu nationalist movement in India, Hinduism and the interfaith movement, and Hinduism and the environmental movement. Series Editor(s): O'Brien, Joanne; Palmer, Martin. Series: World Religions. Num Pages: 144 pages, full-colour photographs & illustrations, map, sidebars, fact file, bibliography, further. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 599.
One of the oldest and most complex of the world's spiritual traditions, Hinduism is the religion of more than four-fifths of the Indian subcontinent's population. Major Hindu communities also exist around the world. Dispelling many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this ancient world religion, ""Hinduism, Fourth Edition"" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, problems facing Hindu communities in the diaspora, and American movements in Hinduism. The coverage includes: roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu gods and devotionalism; Hindu rites of passage; the Hindu nationalist movement in India; Hinduism ... Read more
One of the oldest and most complex of the world's spiritual traditions, Hinduism is the religion of more than four-fifths of the Indian subcontinent's population. Major Hindu communities also exist around the world. Dispelling many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this ancient world religion, ""Hinduism, Fourth Edition"" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, problems facing Hindu communities in the diaspora, and American movements in Hinduism. The coverage includes: roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu gods and devotionalism; Hindu rites of passage; the Hindu nationalist movement in India; Hinduism ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
World Religions
Condition
New
Weight
540g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Broomall, United States
ISBN
9781604131086
SKU
V9781604131086
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-10
About Madhu Bazaz Wangu
Madhu Bazaz Wangu has taught at the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Ph.D. in religious studies. She is the winner of several awards for her work as a freelance artist and has also taught classes in the Hindi language.
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