| Hinduism Contributor(s): Wangu, Madhu Bazaz (Author), O'Brien, Joanne (Editor), Palmer, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 160413108X ISBN-13: 9781604131086 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: One of the oldest and most complex of the worlds spiritual traditions, Hinduism is the religion of more than four-fifths of the Indian subcontinents population. Major Hindu communities also exist around the world. Dispelling many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this ancient world religion, "Hinduism, Fourth Edition" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, problems facing Hindu communities in the diaspora, and American movements in Hinduism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Eastern - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 294.5 |
| LCCN: 2008043047 |
| Series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
| Physical Information: 0.62" H x 7.34" W x 9.56" (1.32 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the oldest and most complex of world faiths, Hinduism is the religion of four fifths of India's population as well as other communities around the world. This fourth edition covers topics such as: religion and politics in India; the roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu nationalism and Hindu gods and devotionalism. |