Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction by Kim Knott (English) Paperback Book

Description: Hinduism by Kim Knott In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of Hinduism and its key beliefs. In this second edition she considers new issues facing Hindus such as the politicization of Hinduism in India, the increasing impact of Hindu nationalism, and the rise and fall of sectarian Hindu movements. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hinduism is practised by nearly eighty per cent of Indias population, and by some seventy million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the twenty-first century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in thetransmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana. In this second edition Knott considers the impact of changes in technology and the flourishingof social media on Hinduism, and looks at the presence of Hinduism in popular culture, considering pieces such as Sita Sings the Blues. She also analyses recent developments in India, and the impact issues such as Hindu nationalism and the politicization of Hinduism have on Hindus worldwide.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized booksare the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Notes 2nd edition. Author Biography Kim Knott is Professor of Religious and Secular Studies. Previously at the University of Leeds but now at Lancaster University, she teaches the study of religions, including Hinduism, and researches religious/secular controversies and religion in public life, focusing on the media, conflict and security. She has authored and edited a number of books, including Media Portrayals of Religion and the Secular Sacred (Ashgate 2013) with Elizabeth Poole andTeemu Taira, Diasporas: Concepts, Intersections, Identities (2010) with Seán McLoughlin and The Location of Religion: A Spatial Analysis (2005). She has also produced a website for young people and teachers ofGlobal Education, Citizenship, History and Geography called Moving People, Changing Places. Table of Contents 1: The Scholar and the practitioner2: Revelation and the transmission of knowledge3: Understanding the self4: Divine heroes: the epic tradition5: The divine presence6: Hinduism, colonialism, and modernity7: Challenges to Hinduism: women and Dalits8: Crossing the black waters: Hinduism beyond India9: Hindu Dharma, Hinduism, and HinduismsFurther ReadingIndex Review This short introduction to one of the worlds greatest religions takes in its history, its place in society and its future in the digital age. * Steve Craggs, Northern Echo * Promotional A succinct and authoritative overview of Hinduism, updated with new issues facing Hindus Long Description Hinduism is practised by nearly eighty per cent of Indias population, and by some seventy million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the twenty-first century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in thetransmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the Ramayana. In this second edition Knott considers the impact of changes in technology and the flourishingof social media on Hinduism, and looks at the presence of Hinduism in popular culture, considering pieces such as Sita Sings the Blues. She also analyses recent developments in India, and the impact issues such as Hindu nationalism and the politicization of Hinduism have on Hindus worldwide.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized booksare the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Review Quote This short introduction to one of the worlds greatest religions takes in its history, its place in society and its future in the digital age. Feature Offers a succinct and accessible introduction to one of the worlds major religionsCovers all aspects of Hinduism - its key texts, beliefs, and practices, both in the past and the presentAddresses contemporary concerns for Hindus such as changes in the use of IT and social media, and the ways in which this has transformed global communications in the Hindu diaspora and Hindu practiceOffers up to date analysis of recent debates on early India, Aryans, and the Veda, reflecting the increasing politicization of Hinduism and rise of identity politicsPart of the bestselling Very Short Introductions series - over seven million copies sold worldwide Details ISBN0198745540 Author Kim Knott Series Very Short Introductions Language English Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198745540 ISBN-13 9780198745549 Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Edition 2nd Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 294.5 Media Book Short Title HINDUISM REV/E 2/E Pages 176 Affiliation Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney Publication Date 2016-02-25 UK Release Date 2016-02-25 NZ Release Date 2016-02-25 Illustrator Qu Lan Edited by Eric Lander Birth 1927 Death 1851 Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications PhD Illustrations 14 black and white halftones Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-03-09 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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