Religions of the World Series: Hinduism

Shattuck, Cybelle; Smart, Ninian

ISBN 10: 0132662558 / ISBN 13: 9780132662550

Published by Pearson (edition 1), 1998

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0132662558-11-1

Synopsis:

Hinduism is a concise and readable survey of the history of Hinduism from its origins in the Indus Valley to its increasing popularity in today's western world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Hindu beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world. Written in an accessible and informative style, and assuming little or no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, this book gives a basic introduction to the faith—its history, beliefs, and practices. Provides valuable pedagogy, including: timeline; maps; glossary; list of sacred days/festivals; suggested reading; pronunciation guide; index; feature boxes focusing on some aspects of the arts; 11 black and white pictures and artworks. Readers interested in learning more about the world's religions.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Religions of the World Series: Hinduism
Publisher: Pearson (edition 1)
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 1.