Theories of the Gift in Medieval South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana.

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Heim, Maria
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, 2004.
Temas:
Religious ethics > South Asia.
Generosity > Religious aspects.
Hindu giving.
Buddhist giving.
Jaina giving.
Morale religieuse > Asie méridionale.
Générosité > Aspect religieux.
Don hindou.
Don bouddhique.
Buddhist giving
Generosity > Religious aspects
Hindu giving
Jaina giving
Religious ethics
South Asia
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; Abbreviations; Series Editors' Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Sources; The Donor; The Recipient; The Ritual; The Gift; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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