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Zusatztext [ Hinduism in America ] is important as it deals with the Hindu phenomenon in the United States in a comprehensive and positive way, covering almost all dimensions and presenting a clear picture of the American Hindu realm. The book is a must for every Hindu library both in India and abroad, and also for Diaspora Hindus. Informationen zum Autor Jeffery D. Long is professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, author of several books, and a 2018 recipient of the Dharma Seva Award for his work to dispel stereotypes about Hinduism.The is the first survey and analysis of both Hindu immigrants and converts in North America, exploring the history and practice of Hindus, as well as the wider influence of Hindu thought and practice on American culture, and Hindu American social and political activism. Zusammenfassung Read the story of two worlds that converge: one of Hindu immigrants in America who want to preserve their traditions and pass them on to their children in a new and foreign land, and one of American spiritual seekers who find that the traditions of India fulfil their most deeply held aspirations. Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism, and “the invention of Hinduism.” The book discusses:· the history of Hinduism and its journey to America· how concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness · Hindu temples in North America· the influence of Hinduism on vegetarianism and religious pluralism· the emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism. Hinduism in America contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions, and suggestions for further reading. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgementsPronunciation GuidePrologue: A Personal JourneyIntroduction: A Convergence of Worlds1. What Is Hinduism? An Overview2. Hindu Reform and Western Fascination: The Nineteenth Century3. “Hinduism Invades America”: The Early Twentieth Century4. The Rise of a Counterculture: A New Wave of Western Fascination5. America: Land of Temples6. Hindu and Indian Influence in American CultureConclusion: Identity and EngagementAppendix: A List of Hindu Temples and Organizations in the United StatesGlossaryBibliographyEnd NotesIndex...
