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Hinduism

Hinduism

Hinduism

Editor :

Gavin Flood

Publisher :

Blackwell Publishing

Publication year :

2003

Publish number :

First

Publish location :

U.K.

Number of volumes :

1

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Hinduism

The Blackwell Companion to Hinduism: 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.

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