South Asian Politics and Religion

by Donald Eugene Smith

Book Overview

The work of twenty-two scholars is brought together in this comparative study of the emerging relationships between religion and politics in India, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Part I, "South Asia: Unity and Diversity," presents a comparative analysis of religio-political patterns in the three countries. Part II, "India: The Politics of Religious Pluralism," emphasizes the rich diversity of Indian religious life and its political consequences. Part III,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691621969
• ISBN13: 9780691621968
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"