Description
Product ID: | 9780415447881 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia |
Authors: | Author: Jacqueline Suthren Hirst, John Zavos |
Page Count: | 336 |
Subjects: | Religion: general, Religion: general, Other religions and spiritual beliefs, Other non-Christian religions, Indian sub-continent |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book offers a fresh approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It uses a series of case studies to explore the development of religious ideas and practices, giving students an understanding of the social, political and historical context. 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.
The chapters contain a compelling range of primary source materials and a series of geographical and historical ‘snapshots’ to orientate readers to South Asia. Valuable features for students include images, task boxes, discussion points, suggestions for further reading, a timeline and glossary of terms. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2011-10-03 |