Theories of the gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna /

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, 1969-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York ; London : Routledge, 2004.
Colección:Religion in history, society & culture ; 9.
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.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Customs & Traditions.
Religious ethics.
Geschenk
Hinduismus
Buddhismus
Jainismus
Gåvor > religiösa aspekter > Indien.
South Asia.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxi, 194 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184) and index.
ISBN:0203502264
9780203502266

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