The Blackwell Companion to Hinduism

Paperback Published on: 06/05/2005
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Synopsis

An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies.

It provides a forum for the best scholars in the world to make their views and research available to a wider audience.

  • Comprehensively covers the textual traditions of Hinduism
  • Features four coherent sections covering theoretical issues, textual traditions, science and philosophy, and Hindu society and politics
  • Reflects the trend away from essentialist understandings of Hinduism towards tradition and regional-specific studies
  • Includes material on Hindu folk religions and stresses the importance of region in analyzing Hinduism
  • Ideal for use on university courses.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781405132510
  • Number of pages: 599
  • Dimensions: 244 x 171 x 48 mm
  • Weight: 1070g
  • Languages: English