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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Другие авторы: McMahan, David L. 1965- (Редактор)
Формат: Print
Язык:Английский
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Опубликовано: London New York Routledge 2012
В:Год: 2012
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Серии журналов/журналы:Religions in the modern world
Нормированные ключевые слова (последовательности):B Буддизм (мотив) / Этнология религии
B Буддизм (мотив) / История (мотив) 2000-2100
B Необуддизм
Другие ключевые слова:B Buddhism History 21st century
B Сборник статей
Online-ссылка: Table of Contents (Publisher)
Parallel Edition:Электронный ресурс
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Итог:"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"--
Примечание:Literaturangaben
Объем:xiv, 329 Seiten, Illustrationen
ISBN:0415780144