Sugirtharajah, Sharada
Imagining Hinduism: A Postcolonial Perspective
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415257442
- author:
- Sugirtharajah, Sharada
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 165
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Hinduism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Imagining Hinduism: A Postcolonial Perspective by Sharada Sugirtharajah explores how Western perceptions of Hinduism have evolved over time. From the early Orientalist representations of ancient Sanskrit texts to the present day, Sugirtharajah examines the complex and ambivalent fascination with Hinduism in the West. This book provides a comprehensive postcolonial critique of Hinduism, shedding light on how Hindu discourse has drawn upon Western representations to redefine its identity. By examining the historical context of these interactions, Sugirtharajah offers a nuanced understanding of the ways in which Hinduism has been defined and interpreted by outsiders. For those seeking a deeper understanding of Hinduism, this book is an essential read.
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