Encyclopedia of Hinduism / edited by Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York.

Other author Cush, Denise.
Other author Robinson, Catherine A.
Other author York, Michael, 1939-
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon : Routledge, 2008.
Descriptionxlii, 1086 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Hinduism--Encyclopedias.

Contents Caste and lifestyles -- Central concepts -- Contemporary media -- Cosmology -- Deities -- Diaspora -- Ethics and contemporary issues -- Inter-faith and inter-religious dialogue -- Major movements and figures -- Modern and contemporary period -- Myth and mythical characters -- Philosophy and theology -- Politics and nationalism -- Sacred geography -- Sacred texts and languages -- Scholars and writers -- Traditional arts and sciences -- Women and gender -- Worship and practice -- List of Entries -- Entries A-Z.
Abstract Covering all aspects of Hinduism, this encyclopedia includes more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to the exclusively textual and historical approach of earlier works.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9780700712670 (hbk.)
ISBN0700712674 (hbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks BL1105 .E53 2008 ✔ Available