Buddhism in the modern world

"Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America...

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Altri autori: McMahan, David L. 1965- (Redattore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: London New York Routledge 2012
In:Anno: 2012
Volumi / Articoli:Mostra i volumi/ gli articoli.
Periodico/Rivista:Religions in the modern world
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Buddhismo <motivo> / Etnologia della religione
B Buddhismo <motivo> / Storia 2000-2100
B Neobuddhismo
Altre parole chiave:B Raccolta di saggi
B Buddhism History 21st century
Accesso online: Table of Contents (Publisher)
Edizione parallela:Elettronico
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Riepilogo:"Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America. Part Two examines key themes including globalization, gender issues, and the ways in which Buddhism has confronted modernity, science, popular culture and national politics. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the field and includes photographs, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading. The book provides a lively and up-to-date overview that is indispensable for both students and scholars of Buddhism"--
Descrizione del documento:Literaturangaben
Descrizione fisica:xiv, 329 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:0415780144