Beyond Hindu and Muslim by Gottschalk
Questioning the conventional depiction of India as a nation divided between religious communities, Gottschalk shows that individuals living in India have multiple identities, some of which cut across religious boundaries. The stories narrated by villagers living in the northern state of Bihar depict everyday social interactions that transcend the simple divide of Hindu and Muslim.
"In South Asia's current climate, in which forces of religious revivalism have taken violent turns, it is more than ever necessary to understand how Indians' multiple identities actually workGottschalk's carefully researched monograph provides an excellent starting point; it deserves a wide readership." -- The Journal of Religion
Peter Gottschalk is professor of religion at Wesleyan University. His books--which include American Heretics and Religion, Science, and Empire--draw on his research and experience in India, Pakistan, and the United States. Gabriel Greenberg serves as the rabbi of a synagogue in New Orleans, where he lives with his family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195189155 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195189159 |
| Title | Beyond Hindu and Muslim |
| Author | Peter Gottschalk |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2005-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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