Connected Places: Region, Pilgrimage, and Geographical Imagination in India (Religion/Culture/Critique)
Feldhaus, A.
ISBN 10: 140396324X ISBN 13: 9781403963246
Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2003
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Connected Places examines the words and actions of people who live in regions in the state of Maharashtra in western India to illustrate the idea that regions are not only created by humans, but given meaning through religious practices. By exploring the people living in the area of Maharashtra, Feldhaus draws some very interesting conclusions about how people differentiate one region from others, and how we use stories, rituals, and ceremonies to recreate their importance. Feldhaus discovers that religious meanings attached to regions do not necessarily have a political teleology. According to Feldhaus, "There is also a chance, even now, that religious imagery can enrich the lives of individuals and small communities without engendering bloodshed and hatred."
About the Author:
Anne Feldhaus is Professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Connected Places: Region, Pilgrimage, and ...
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good