The Continuum companion to Hindu studies /

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Imprint:London ; New York : Continuum, c2011.
Description:xiii, 407 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Continuum companions series
Continuum companions.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8828328
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Varying Form of Title:Hindu studies
Other authors / contributors:Frazier, Jessica, 1975-
ISBN:9780826499660
082649966X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-400) and index.
Summary:"The Continuum Companion to Hindu Studies offers the definitive guide to the study of Hinduism. The book covers the most pressing themes and approaches 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 further sections explore the history of Hindu Studies, Hinduism from the perspective of the major geographical regions, and the major academic approaches through philology, anthropology, history, archaeology, art-history, philosophy, and theology. Featuring a series of indispensible research tools, including a detailed list of resources, a chronology and a themed summary of Hinduism this suggests detailed reading paths on each topic, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in Hindu Studies."--P. [4] of cover.
Other form:Online version: Continuum companion to Hindu studies. London ; New York : Continuum, 2011
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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.

Physical Description:xiii, 407 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-400) and index.
ISBN:9780826499660
082649966X