Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia by Jacqueline Suthren Hirst

Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia by Jacqueline Suthren Hirst

This book offers a contemporary approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It explores the development of religious ideas and practices in the region, giving students a clear and critical understanding of social, political and historical context.

"This book captures the complexity and intricacy of lived religious practice in South Asia through well-chosen case studies and focus on crucial questionsHighly recommended"

- Paula Richman, William H. Danforth Professor of South Asian Religions, Oberlin College, USA

Jacqueline Suthren Hirst is Senior Lecturer in South Asian Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. Her publications include Sita’s Story and Samkara’s Advaita Vedanta: A Way of Teaching. John Zavos is Senior Lecturer in South Asian Studies at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the author of The Emergence of Hindu Nationalism in India.

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ISBN 13	9780415447881
ISBN 10	0415447887
Title	Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia
Author	Jacqueline Suthren Hirst
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2011-10-03
Number of pages	336
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