Hinduism in America: An Introduction

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Introduction: The Pronunciation of Om -- 1. The Other: "Heathens" and "Hindoos" in Early America -- 2. Orientalism: East and West in Nineteenth-Century America -- 3. World Rel...

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Main Author: Altman, Michael J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Milton Taylor & Francis Group 2022
In:Year: 2022
Series/Journal:Religion in America Ser.
Further subjects:B United States-Religion
B United States Religion
B Hinduism History (United States)
B Electronic books
B Hinduism-United States-History
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Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781138389380
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Summary:Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Introduction: The Pronunciation of Om -- 1. The Other: "Heathens" and "Hindoos" in Early America -- 2. Orientalism: East and West in Nineteenth-Century America -- 3. World Religions: The Construction of "Hinduism" in America -- 4. Metaphysical Religion: Vedanta and Yoga -- 5. Spirituality: The Hippies and the Seekers Find India -- 6. Diaspora: The Hindu Diaspora in the United States -- Bibliography -- Index.
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ISBN:1000577899