Sociology of religion in India /
Focused on the theme of the sociology of religion, this volume brings together essays by well-known scholars which examine the resurgence of religious identities in the Indian context. The contributors question many received notions, address critical problems, and raise important issues surrounding...
| Други автори: | Robinson, Rowena, 1967- |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
New Delhi ; Thousand Oaks :
Sage Publications,
2004.
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| Серия: |
Themes in Indian sociology ;
v. 3. |
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=305656 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Sociology of religion in India. |
| Резюме: |
Focused on the theme of the sociology of religion, this volume brings together essays by well-known scholars which examine the resurgence of religious identities in the Indian context. The contributors question many received notions, address critical problems, and raise important issues surrounding various current debates. The papers are divided into four sections. The first deals with religion, society and national identity. The next section is devoted to sects, cults, shrines and the making of traditions. The third section discusses religious conversion, while the last section provides a com. |
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| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (359 pages) : illustrations. |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9788132103868 8132103866 |