Hinduism

Written in an accessible style that dispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, ""Hinduism, Third Edition"" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection between religion and politics in India today. Its coverage includes: roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu gods and devotionalism; Hindu rites of passage; the Hindu nationalist movement in India; Hindu-Muslim relations in India; and, the conflict in Kashmir.