The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism
Published on 5. December 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-19-507349-2 (ISBN)
Description
Arthur Basham (1914-86) was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture and religion. His account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism compiled and expanded posthumously, represents a lifetime of sturdy and reflection on the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-507349-2 (9780195073492)
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The late A.L. Basham, a distinguished scholar of South Asia, was the author of many books, among them The Wonder That Was India, and The History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas.
Kenneth G. Zysk, a former student of Basham's, is Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Literature at New York University. His books include Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India (Oxford, 1991) and Religious Healing in the Veda (1985).
Kenneth G. Zysk, a former student of Basham's, is Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Literature at New York University. His books include Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India (Oxford, 1991) and Religious Healing in the Veda (1985).