Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds

by Jeffery D. Long

Book Overview

Read the story of two worlds that converge: one of Hindu immigrants to 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'. Read about:

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474248454
• ISBN13: 9781474248457
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.5"