{"product_id":"hinduism-and-modernity-paperback-softback-9780631208624","title":"Hinduism and Modernity (Paperback \/ softback) 9780631208624","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHinduism and Modernity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Smith (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631208624, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 December 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e264 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"An excellent survey of the history of the Western encounters with India and Hinduism, highlighting in the process the inevitable misunderstandings that resulted, some of which still persist in popular portrayals of the religion. As such it is particularly appropriate for its designated readership.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChoice \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Hinduism and Modernity\u003c\/i\u003e will undoubtedly prove essential for all those interested in the history and methodology of Indological Studies, and deservedly so. It provides an excellent introduction to the relevant key trends, issues and concerns; indeed, Smith's bibliography alone is an invaluable resource. The breadth of Smith's work is staggering and his clarity and elegance in presenting it are remarkable.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew McGarrity, University of Sydney, Asian Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In his book David Smith presents a comprehensive survey of Hinduism in relation to modernity. The book provides a fascinating account of the interaction of Hinduism with modernity from the rise of rationalist discourse in the West, through colonialism and orientalism, to contemporary Hindu culture and the politics of identity. Controversial at times, particularly in its treatment of feminist and post-colonial critiques of Indology, the book will provide an extremely useful focus for discussion in courses on South Asia and the transformations of religion in late modernity.\" \u003ci\u003eProfessor Gavin Flood, University of Stirling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Smith demonstrates his pedagogical abilities through an insightful array of metaphors borrowed from popular Hinduism that he uses to illustrate themes within Hinduism and modernity. This approach serves him particularly well...\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimonthy C. Tennent, Associate Professor of World Missions, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis 250 page book is innovative and informative. It offers a dynamic analysis of Hinduism in the perspective of western notions of modernity.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEzine Articles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Smith's book is courageous and bold, and it could redefine how students begin to learn what Hinduism is.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLaurie L. Patton, Emory University, The Journal of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Modernity And Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Hinduism For Others:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Islam And Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Hinduism and Orientalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. ‘Woman Caste’ (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Kali East And West.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Image Of The Self.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Hinduism Today:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Gurus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Hinduism And The Global Future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52316799140120,"sku":"9780631208624","price":38.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780631208624.jpg?v=1781825751","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/hinduism-and-modernity-paperback-softback-9780631208624","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}