Faith Movements and Social Transformation: Guru Charisma in Contemporary India

This book examines the role of Hindu-inspired faith movements (HIFMs) in contemporary India as actors in social transformation. It further situates these movements in the context of the global political economy where such movements cross national boundaries to locate believers among the Hindu diaspo...

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Main Author: Pandya, Samta P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
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Published: Singapore Springer Singapore 2019
In:Year: 2019
Series/Journal:SpringerLink Bücher
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B India / Neo-Hinduism / Guru / Religious movement / Social change
Further subjects:B Religion and sociology
B sociology of religion
B Religion And Politics
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Printed edition: 9789811328220
Printed edition: 9789811328244