Asceticism and Power in South and Southeast Asia |
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| Editor:
| Flügel, Peter
Houtman, Gustaaf |
| Series title: | Royal Asiatic Society Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-42384-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $175.00 |
Book Description:
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Written by experts in the field, this book provides a unique comparative analysis of the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions and their history in relation to questions of power, legitimacy, leadership and asceticism throughout contemporary Asia.
Written by experts in the field, this book provides a unique comparative analysis of the Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions and their history in relation to questions of power, legitimacy, leadership and asceticism throughout contemporary Asia.