Publication

2012 - Routledge, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

88,000 words, Guess

Page Count

352 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100415780144
  • ISBN-139780415780148
  • ISBN-139780415780155
  • ISBN-139780203139059
  • ISBN-100415780152
and 8 more
  • ISBN-100203139054
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011028409
  • OCLC Control Number787851418
  • OCLC Control Number698322619
  • Better World Books9780415780155
  • Better World Books9780415780148
  • Better World Books9780203139059
  • Open LibraryOL24907224M

Classifications

  • DDC294.3
  • LCCBQ316 .B82 2012
  • LCCBQ316.B82 2012
and 1 more
  • LCCBQ316 .B82 2012eb

Description

"Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America. Part Two examines key themes including globalization, gender issues, and the ways in which Buddhism has confronted modernity, science, popular culture and national politics. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the field and includes photographs, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading. The book provides a lively and up-to-date overview that is indispensable for both students and scholars of Buddhism"-- "Buddhism in the Modern World explores the challenges faced by Buddhism today, the distinctive forms that it has taken and the individuals and movements that have shaped it. Part One discusses the modern history of Buddhism in different geographical regions, from Southeast Asia to North America. Part Two examines key themes including globalization, gender issues, and the ways in which Buddhism has confronted modernity, science, popular culture and national politics. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar in the field and includes photographs, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading. The book provides a lively and up-to-date overview that will be indispensable for both students and scholars of Buddhism"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Buddhism in the modern worldRoutledge2012

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