Hindu Diasporas

— —

Knut A. Jacobsen (Professor, Study of Religions, Professor, Study of Religions, University of BergenProfessor, Study of Religions, University of Bergen)

Hindu Diasporas

Knut A. Jacobsen (Professor, Study of Religions, Professor, Study of Religions, University of BergenProfessor, Study of Religions, University of Bergen)

$236

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Oxford University Press
28 December 2023

History of religion; Hindu life & practice; Migration, immigration & emigration; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies

Series: The Oxford History of Hinduism

Hindu Diasporas presents the histories and religious traditions of Hindus with a South Asian ancestral background living outside of South Asia. Hinduism is a global religion with a significant presence in many countries throughout the world. The most important cause of this global expansion is migration. This book presents and analyses the most important of the geographies, migration histories, religious traditions and developments, rituals, places, institutions, and representations of Hinduism in the diasporas, capturing some of the great plurality of Hindu religious traditions. The first part of the book concentrates on the major regions in the world in which Hindu diasporas are found. The main focus is the modern period, but the book discusses also the possibility of premodern Hindu diasporas in Southeast Asia. The second part focuses on specific central themes such as Vaishnava, Shaiva, and Shakta traditions in diasporas, temples, and traditions of sacred sites and pilgrimage outside of South Asia, Hindutva organizations and the diaspora, as well as relations between Hindu diasporas and new followers of Hindu traditions. The chapters in this book show some of the global presence of the Hindu diasporas and some of the dynamic developments in multiple geographical spaces. Analysing specific spaces and themes, the chapters of the book offer a foundation for understanding the Hindu traditions in its most important global diasporic contexts and the dynamic developments around the world.

Edited by: Knut A. Jacobsen (Professor Study of Religions Professor Study of Religions University of BergenProfessor Study of Religions University of Bergen)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 860g
ISBN: 9780198867692
ISBN 10: 0198867697
Series: The Oxford History of Hinduism
Pages: 442
Publication Date: 28 December 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Knut A. Jacobsen is a Professor in the Study of Religions at the University of Bergen, Norway. His main fields of research include Samkhya and Yoga theory and practice, Hindu sacred geography and pilgrimage, transnational Hinduism, and religion and public space in South Asia and the diasporas. He is the author of Prakriti in Samkhya-Yoga (1999), Kapila: Founder of Samkhya and Avatara of Vishnu (2008), Pilgrimage in the Hindu Tradition (2013), and Yoga in Modern Hinduism (2018), and editor of a number of books, including The Routledge Handbook of South Asian Religions (2021) and The Handbook of Hinduism in Europe (2020). He is also the founding editor in chief of Brill's six volume Encyclopedia of Hinduism (2009-2015).

Reviews for Hindu Diasporas

This book succeeds in capturing the richness and diversity of Hindu diasporic experiences. It not only advances academic debates but also serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners interested in fostering intercultural understanding. Jacobsen's editorial vision, combined with the expertise of the contributors, ensures that Hindu Diasporas will remain a cornerstone in the study of Hinduism and transnationalism for years to come. * Swami Narasimhananda, Reading Religion *