Overview

Drawing on personal experiences of Hinduism on the ground, this book provides a reflective context within which religious practices can be understood and appreciated. It conveys the rich realities of the Hindu tradition and the academic approaches through which they are studied. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including dance, music, performance, festival traditions, temples, myth, philosophy, women's practices, and divine possession. The engaging narratives are accompanied by contextual discussions and advice on such topics as conducting fieldwork, colonialism, Hindu seasonal celebrations, understanding deities, and aesthetics in Hinduism. All the entries are accompanied by photographs and suggestions for further reading.

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Author:   Hillary P. Rodrigues
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ebooks
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781136680977

ISBN 10:   1136680977
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   15 March 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Figures Acknowledgments List of Acronyms and Abbreviations 1 Introduction 2 The University of Saskatchewan: The Electron Accelerator, Technical and Engineering Expertise, 1930s-1990 3 The University of Western Ontario: The Beamline and Experimental Expertise, 1970s-1990 4 Formation of the Canadian Institute for Synchrotron Radiation and Competition between Western and USask, 1989-97 5 The Creation of the Canada Foundation for Innovation 6 My Role as Interim Director, 1999-2001 7 The CFI: Goals, Impact, and Paul Martin 8 The Positive Impact on USask and Canadian Science Appendix 1 Synchrotron Facilities and Synchrotron Science: A Brief Overview Appendix 2 Canadian Institute for Synchrotron Radiation: Announcement of CFI Funding, 1999 References Index About the Authors

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Studying Hinduism in Practice is an innovative approach to presenting a religion such as Hinduism. Too often textbooks and readers are concerned only with texts. This work greatly embellishes the study of religion with first-hand, first-person accounts of not only the living traditions, but the research activity itself as it has transpired in real time. The book would be a wonderful companion in a course on Hindu traditions, or a course in Anthropology where field-work is addressed. - Guy Beck, Tulane University, USA

Author Information

Hillary P. Rodrigues received his PhD in Religious Studies from McMaster University. He is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, where he has been honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award. His books include Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess (2003), Introducing Hinduism (2006) and Introduction to the Study of Religion with John S. Harding (2008).

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