Jeffery D. Long

Hinduism in America (eBook, ePUB)

A Convergence of Worlds

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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:

· how concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness
· Hindu temples in the United States and Canada
· how Hinduism has influenced vegetarianism
· the emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism.

The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. August 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781474248488
• Artikelnr.: 59792603

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Pronunciation Guide Prologue: A Personal Journey
Introduction: A Convergence of Worlds 1. What Is Hinduism? An Overview 2.
Hindu Reform and Western Fascination: The Nineteenth Century 3. "Hinduism
Invades America": The Early Twentieth Century 4. The Rise of a
Counterculture: A New Wave of Western Fascination 5. America: Land of
Temples 6. Hindu and Indian Influence in American Culture Conclusion:
Identity and Engagement Appendix: A List of Hindu Temples and Organizations
in the United States Glossary Bibliography End Notes Index