Hinduism and Hierarchy in Bali

Autor*innen

• Leo Howe

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Hinduismus
• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

Mehr zum Buch

The book looks at how conflict and competition between various forms of Hinduism undermines and sustains relations of hierarchy. Inhaltsverzeichnis Bali's recent political history - The inflation of titles & the search for origins - The politics of 'caste': hierarchy & equality in conflict - Language, ritual & hierarchy - Kings & priests in Bali: hierarchy, centrality & change - Religion, culture & identity in the Indonesian state - Sai Baba in Bali: identity & the politics of religious truth - Hare Krishna in Bali: mad for God - Conclusion - Bibliography

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback