Theories of the Gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana
by
Maria Heim
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Religion in History, Society and Culture
ISBN-10
041597030X
ISBN-13
9780415970303
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 21st, 2004
Print length
216 Pages
Weight
431 grams
Product Classification:
Religion: general
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This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.
In South Asia, the period between 1100 and 1300 CE was a particularly prolific time for theorists from India's three main indigenous religions to articulate their views on the face-to-face gift encounter. This study explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem.
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