Hinduism : a very short introduction

By:

Knott, Kim

Material type: Text

9780198745549

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

294.5 23 KNO-H

LOC classification:

BL1202 .K564 2016

Summary: Hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of India's population, and by about 30 million people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of Hindus and Hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and modernity. The author also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism at the end of the twentieth century as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry, death, caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Course reserves
Books	IIITD Reference	Philosophy	REF 294.5 KNO-H (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		008927		Philosophy of Religion MNS
Highly Demanded Book	IIITD General Stacks	Philosophy	294.5 KNO-H (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		008903

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Previous edition: 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-130) and index.

Hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of India's population, and by about 30 million people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of Hindus and Hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and modernity. The author also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism at the end of the twentieth century as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry, death, caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society.

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