Rethinking religion in India the colonial construction of Hinduism

This study critically assesses recent debates about the colonial construction of Hinduism. Written by experts in their field, the chapters present historical and empirical arguments as well as theoretical reflections on the topic, offering new insights into the nature of the construction of religion...

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Weitere Verfasser: Bloch, Esther (HerausgeberIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: London u.a. Routledge 2010
Ausgabe:1. publ.
Schriftenreihe:Routledge South Asian religion series 4
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Zusammenfassung:This study critically assesses recent debates about the colonial construction of Hinduism. Written by experts in their field, the chapters present historical and empirical arguments as well as theoretical reflections on the topic, offering new insights into the nature of the construction of religion in India.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:XV, 192 S.
ISBN:9780415548908
978-0-415-54890-8