Theories of the gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna

Author(s)

• Heim, Maria

Bibliographic Information

Theories of the gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna

Maria Heim

（Religion in history, society and culture / edited by Frank Reynolds and Winnifred Fallers Sullivan）

Routledge, 2014, c2004

• : pbk

Note

"First issued in paperback 2014"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-184) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroduction Chapter One: Sources Chapter Two: The Donor Chapter Three: The Recipient Chapter Four: The Ritual Chapter Five: The Gift Conclusions Bibliography

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Details

• NCID: BB27799136
• ISBN:
  • 9781138862715
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Abingdon
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 194 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BJ123.G46
  • DC22 : 394
  • NDC9 : 162.25
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Religious ethics -- South Asia
  • LCSH : Generosity -- Religious aspects
  • LCSH : Hindu giving
  • LCSH : Buddhist giving
  • LCSH : Jaina giving
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA6654946X