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Hinduism and Modernity

By David Smith

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2003
ISBN
0631208615, 9780631208617
Open Library ID
OL7609706M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1431551 bytes)
Series
Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World
Pages
267\267
Topic
Religion
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50

Description

This examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion.Shows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity.Considers a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus.- Contains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.

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