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OverviewThe Hindu World is the most complete, authoritative and up-to-date one-volume guide to Hindu faith and culture available today. Written by the world's leading scholars on Hinduism, its twenty-four chapters explore the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. The Hindu World offers new insights into all aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas and Ramayana to current perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization. This is an ideal reference for students and scholars of Hinduism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sushil Mittal (James Madison University, USA) , Gene Thursby (University of Florida, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 17.40cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.180kg ISBN: 9780415772273ISBN 10: 0415772273 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 01 February 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'Every chapter has its own merit. It will be a very ideal text for both researchers and scholars.' - The Hindu '[This book provides] a splendid, learned and largely comprehensive guide to the major themes of Hindu life and thought.' - Reviews in Religion and Theology Author InformationSushil Mittal is an Associate Professor and the director of the Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence at James Madison University in Virgina. Gene Thursby is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. They have also co-edited Religions of South Asia (2006), published by Routledge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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