Hinduism : a very short introduction
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
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294.5 KNOTT 2016 2nd ed.
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Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
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Book
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138 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Street Date
201602
Language
English

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Previous edition: 1998.
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"Fully updated, new edition."--Cover.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of India's population, and by about 30 million people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of Hindus and Hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and modernity. The author also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism at the end of the twentieth century as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry, death, caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society.,Publisher description

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Knott, K. (2016). Hinduism: a very short introduction (Second edition.). Oxford University Press.

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Knott, Kim. 2016. Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.

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Knott, Kim. Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2016.

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Knott, Kim. Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction Second edition., Oxford University Press, 2016.

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