South Asian Politics and Religion

South Asian Politics and Religion
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 576
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ISBN-10 : 9781400879083
ISBN-13 : 1400879086
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Book Synopsis South Asian Politics and Religion by : Donald Eugene Smith

Download or read book South Asian Politics and Religion written by Donald Eugene Smith and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of twenty-two scholars is brought together in this comparative study of the emerging relationships between religion and politics in India, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Part I, "South Asia: Unity and Diversity," presents a comparative analysis of religio-political patterns in the three countries. Part II, “India: The Politics of Religious Pluralism,” emphasizes the rich diversity of Indian religious life and its political consequences. Part III, “Pakistan: The Politics of Islamic Identity,” is chiefly concerned with the political, ideological, and legal problems which Pakistan has faced. Part IV, “Ceylon: The Politics of Buddhist Resurgence,” emphasizes the dramatic developments by which Buddhists have become deeply involved in politics. Originally published in 1966. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.


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