Boundaries, dynamics and construction of traditions in South Asia. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Federico Squarcini.
• Other Names: Squarcini, Federico
• Contents: FRONT MATTER; Half Title Page; Series Page; Full Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; I. INTRODUCTION; Federico Squarcini, 'Tradens, Traditum, Recipiens. Introductory Remarks on the Semiotics, Pragmatics and Politics of Tradition'; II. DISCOURSE, CONDITIONS AND DYNAMICS OF TRADITIONS IN SOUTH ASIA; Sheldon Pollock, 'The Revelation of Tradition: "sruti, smrti", and the Sanskrit Discourse of Power'; Johannes Bronkhorst, 'The Reliability of Tradition'; Timothy Lubin, 'The Transmission, Patronage, and Prestige of Brahmanical Piety from the Mauryas to the Guptas'
• Publisher Details: London New York : Anthem
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (618 pages)
• Subjects: 954; Indian philosophy; HISTORY -- Asia -- India & South Asia; Civilization; Indian philosophy; Religion; RELIGION / Hinduism / General; South Asia -- Civilization; South Asia -- Religion; South Asia; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781843313977; 1843313979
• Related ISBNs: 9780857284303; 0857284304; 8884532620
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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