Studying Hinduism in Practice by Hillary P Rodrigues
Drawing on personal experiences of Hinduism on the ground, this book provides a reflective context within which religious practices can be understood and appreciated. It conveys the rich realities of the Hindu tradition and the academic approaches through which they are studied. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including dance, music, performance, festival traditions, temples, myth, philosophy, women’s practices, and divine possession. The engaging narratives are accompanied by contextual discussions and advice on such topics as conducting fieldwork, colonialism, Hindu seasonal celebrations, understanding deities, and aesthetics in Hinduism. All the entries are accompanied by photographs and suggestions for further reading."Studying Hinduism in Practice is an innovative approach to presenting a religion such as HinduismToo often textbooks and readers are concerned only with texts. This work greatly embellishes the study of religion with first-hand, first-person accounts of not only the living traditions, but the research activity itself as it has transpired in real time. The book would be a wonderful companion in a course on Hindu traditions, or a course in Anthropology where field-work is addressed."
- Guy Beck, Tulane University, USA
Hillary P. Rodrigues received his PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, where he has been honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award. His books include Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess (2003), Introducing Hinduism (2006) and Introduction to the Study of Religion with John S. Harding (2008).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415468480 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415468485 |
| Title | Studying Hinduism in Practice |
| Author | Hillary P Rodrigues |
| Series | Studying Religions In Practice |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-06-14 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
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