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Theories of the Gift in South Asia: Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana (Religion in History, Society and Culture)

Theories of the Gift in South Asia: Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana (Religion in History, Society and Culture)

by Maria Heim (Author), Maria Heim (Author)

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    Paperback 2015

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Synopsis

This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 216
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 04 Mar 2015
ISBN 10: 1138862711
ISBN 13: 9781138862715

Author Bio
Maria Heim is Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at Amherst College and has also taught at California State University, Long Beach. She holds a Ph. D. in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Reed College.