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Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, and Practice illuminates the modern-day ritual, range, and reach of this ancient and diverse religion. A brief historical overview is followed by discussions of the oral and written origins of Hinduism that give context for the main emphasis―contemporary thought, practice, and key issues. Unique to this work is the consistent attention given to the practice of Hinduism for both men and women.What roles do caste and gender play in modern Hinduism? How are issues like ethics and the environment approached? What are the differences between urban and rural Hinduism, fundamental and secular Hinduism? To what countries has this religion spread, and how do the beliefs and practices of their people compare and contrast? Essays written by Indian and Western scholars answer these and other intriguing questions, introducing readers to the whole world of "living Hinduism" rather than the perspectives and traditions of a small elite. Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, And Practice Presents The Modern-day Practices, Beliefs, And Expressions Of The World's Oldest Organized Religion. Through A Series Of Ten Essays, Notable Indian And Western Scholars Explore Topics Ranging From Urban Hinduism And Family Planning To Caste, Class, And Gender. Unlike Other Reference Works, Which Focus Heavily On History, Classical Doctrines, And Sacred Texts, Contemporary Hinduism Views The World's Third-largest Religion As It Is Practiced Today, From India To The Remote Island To Mauritius And The Small South American Nation Of Guyana. Undergraduate And General Readers Will Discover Answers To Such Questions As: What Impact Has Gandhi Had On Contemporary Hinduism? How Important Are Gurus In Contemporary Hinduism? How Have Women Challenged Conventional Practices? What Is Hinduism's Relation To Other Religions?--jacket. The Historical Background / Robin Rinehart -- Hearing And Remembering: Oral And Written Texts In Hinduism / Robin Rinehart -- Hindu Devotion / William Harman -- The Hindu Ritual Calender / A. Whitney Sanford -- Hindu Ethics / S.s. Rama Rao Pappu -- Contemporary Hindu Thought / Brian A. Hatcher -- Gurus And Groups / J.e. Llewellyn -- Caste In Contemporary India / Eleanor Zelliot -- Voices Of Dissent: Gender And Changing Social Values In Hinduism / Kalpana Kannabiran -- Hinduism In Independent India: Fundamentalism And Secularism / Robert J. Stephens -- The Environment And Environmental Movements In Hinduism / George James -- Global Hinduism: The Hindu Diaspora / Anantanand Rambachan. Edited By Robin Rinehart. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. An examination of the contemporary practices, beliefs, and issues of one of the world's oldest and most enduring religions, both within its Indian homeland and throughout the world.Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, and Practice illuminates the modern-day ritual, range, and reach of this ancient and diverse religion. A brief historical overview is followed by discussions of the oral and written origins of Hinduism that give context for the main emphasis—contemporary thought, practice, and key issues. Unique to this work is the consistent attention given to the practice of Hinduism for both men and women.What roles do caste and gender play in modern Hinduism? How are issues like ethics and the environment approached? What are the differences between urban and rural Hinduism, fundamental and secular Hinduism? To what countries has this religion spread, and how do the beliefs and practices of their people compare and contrast? Essays written by Indian and Western scholars answer these and other intriguing questions, introducing readers to the whole world of'living Hinduism'rather than the perspectives and traditions of a small elite. An examination of the contemporary practices, beliefs, and issues of one of the world's oldest and most enduring religions, both within its Indian homeland and throughout the world. Contemporary Ritual, Culture, and Practice illuminates the modern-day ritual, range, and reach of this ancient and diverse religion. A brief historical overview is followed by discussions of the oral and written origins of Hinduism that give context for the main emphasiscontemporary thought, practice, and key issues. Unique to this work is the consistent attention given to the practice of Hinduism for both men and women. What roles do caste and gender play in modern Hinduism? How are issues like ethics and the environment approached? What are the differences between urban and rural Hinduism, fundamental and secular Hinduism? To what countries has this religion spread, and how do the beliefs and practices of their people compare and contrast? Essays written by Indian and Western scholars answer these and other intriguing questions, introducing readers to the whole world of "living Hinduism" rather than the perspectives and traditions of a small elite. Contemporary Hinduism: Ritual, Culture, and Practice illuminates the modern-day ritual, range, and reach of this ancient and diverse religion. A brief historical overview is followed by discussions of the oral and written origins of Hinduism that give context for the main emphasisocontemporary thought, practice, and key issues. Unique to this work is the consistent attention given to the practice of Hinduism for both men and women.What roles do caste and gender play in modern Hinduism? How are issues like ethics and the environment approached? What are the differences between urban and rural Hinduism, fundamental and secular Hinduism? To what countries has this religion spread, and how do the beliefs and practices of their people compare and contrast? Essays written by Indian and Western scholars answer these and other intriguing questions, introducing readers to the whole world of "living Hinduism" rather than the perspectives and traditions of a small elite. This work provides an examination of the contemporary practices, beliefs, and issues of one of the world's oldest and most enduring religions, both within its Indian homeland and throughout the world. It covers caste, family life, and social status Looks at the history, rituals, customs, social aspects, and other issues surrounding Hinduism.