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The Continuum companion to Hindu studies / edited by Jessica Frazier.
- Title
- The Continuum companion to Hindu studies / edited by Jessica Frazier.
- Publication
- London ; New York : Continuum International, c2011.
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Details
- Additional Authors
- Frazier, Jessica, 1975-
- Description
- xiii, 407 p.; 24 cm.
- Summary
- The Continuum Companion to Hindu Studies offers the definitive guide to Hinduism and study in this area. The book covers all the most pressing and important themes and categories in the field - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the field and, valuably, how the various topics intersect through detailed reading paths. Featuring a series of indispensible research tools, including a detailed list of resources, chronology and diagrams summarizing content, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in Hindu Studies.
- Alternative Title
- Hindu studies
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Aufsatzsammlung.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-400) and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Introduction: New Visions of Hinduism --- Key Themes: Reading Paths --- The History of Hindu Studies --- Current Approaches: Articles on Key Themes --- Research Methods: From Manuscripts to Fieldwork --- Regional Perspectives: Local Traditions --- Future Directions: Issues and Debates --- Study Resources: Reading Lists, Sites and Sources.
- ISBN
- 9780826499660 (hbk.)
- 082649966X (hbk.)
- OCLC
- 648934406
- SCSB-11546244
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library