India: A Civilization of Differences: The Ancient Tradition of Universal Tolerance

by Alain Daniélou

Book Overview

A collection of Daniélou's writings that builds a bold and cogent defense of India's caste system * Looks at the Hindu caste system not as racist inequality but as a natural ordering of diversity * Reveals the stereotypes of Indian society invented to justify colonialism * Includes never-before-published articles by the internationally recognized Hindu scholar and translator of The Complete Kama Sutra (200,000 copies sold) In classical India social...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594770484
• ISBN13: 9781594770487
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.0"