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Informationen zum Autor David Smith is Reader in Indian Religions at Lancaster University. He has published two books on classical Indian culture, Ratnakara's Haravijaya (1985) and The Dance of Siva (1996). Klappentext This innovative book offers a dynamic analysis of Hinduism in the perspective of Western notions of modernity. After reviewing definitions of modernity and Hinduism and looking at modernity in India, the author considers Hinduism in relation to Islam and the West. The second half of the book presents key aspects of Hinduism, ancient and modern, in the light of their contrast with modernity. The scope of the book is extremely broad, covering topics such as Orientalism, women, goddesses, gods, and the central problem of contemporary Hinduism - the rise of Hindu nationalism. The book will be of interest not only to students of Hinduism but also to all those interested in the sociology of religion more broadly, and indeed everyone interested in the conjunction of modernity and tradition. Zusammenfassung After introducing modern India and reviewing definitions of Hinduism and modernity! the author presents key aspects of Hinduism! ancient and modern! in such a way as to form a critique of modernist theory. Hinduism is shown to be a dynamic world view which challenges Western notions of modernity. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: Hinduism And Modernity Explained:. 1. Modernity And Hinduism. 2. India And The Juggernaut Of Modernity. 3. Hinduism Ancient And Modern. Part II: Hinduism For Others:. 4. Islam And Hinduism. 5. The Western Discovery Of Hinduism. 6. Hinduism and Orientalism. Part III: Hinduism Contrasted With Modernity:. 7. 'Woman Caste' (Aurat Jati) And The Gender Of Modernity. 8. Kali East And West. 9. The Gods Of Hinduism And The Idols Of Modernity. 10. The Image Of The Self. Part IV: Hinduism Today:. 11. Gurus. 12. Modernity And Hindu Nationalism. 13. Hinduism And The Global Future. Notes. References. Index. ...
