Theories of the Gift in South Asia

Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana

By:

Maria Heim

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Religion in History, Society and Culture

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Description

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.

Author Biography:

Maria Heim is Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at Amherst College and has also taught at California State University, Long Beach. She holds a Ph. D. in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Reed College.

Release date NZ

February 27th, 2015

Author

Maria Heim

Audiences

General (US: Trade)
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Pages

216

Series

Religion in History, Society and Culture

Dimensions

152x229x12

ISBN-13

9781138862715

Product ID

25702505

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