Guest guest Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Thu, 21 Apr 2005 16:55:22 +0530 (IST)Date header was inserted by smtp3.vsnl.netSundeep Prakashan <sundeepbooks (AT) vsnl (DOT) net>New Book: Methods and Theories in the Study of Religionsvrnparker Dear FriendWe are pleased to announce the publication of a new book in our new imprint Black & White* which could be of interest to you.-------------------------Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religions by Penumala Pratap Kumar-------------------------The information on the titles is given below or http://www.sundeepbooks.comLibraries and Institutions can send their purchase orders via e-mail or airmail and pay in routine after receipt of books.Browse our comprehensive catalog http://ww.sundeepbooks.comProposals for new books invited. Contact editor (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) comWe look forward to the pleasure of serving you.With regardsSundeep Singhal, Publisher(Other Imprint: Black & White)SUNDEEP PRAKASHANPost Box 2647, 6191/1, Block-1, Dev NagarKarol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005 INDIAPhs- +91-11-25718903, 25734149 Fax- +91-11-51547125E-mail: info (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) comWebsite: www.sundeepbooks.com (Largest Specialized Bookstore for Books on Indology and related subjects)-------------------------Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religionby Penumala Pratap KumarYear of Publication : 2005ISBN : 8189320017Edition : 1st EditionPlace : New DelhiBook Details : xvi; 120p; IndexMore Details : Published by Black and White (A New Imprint of Sundeep Prakashan)List Price US$ 19 Your Price US$ 18(Free Air Mail Shipping)About the Book :Do the categories such as `God` and `religion` as used in English and in the Western discourse capture the meaning and intent in Indian religions in order for them to be used effectively in the context of Indian religions? The book attempts to interrogate the categories used in Western discourse in the study of religion. In doing so, the book outlines a broad overview of the discussions on issues relating to the methods and theories in the study of religion, with a special focus on the study of Indian religions. It attempts to introduce students of religion in India to the academic study of religion as it developed in the West and at the same time provides an insight into some of the key issues that need clarity in dealing with Indian religions.About the Author :Pratap Kumar has studied in India for his undergraduate and postgraduate levels and received his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. He is the author of The Goddess Lakshmi: The Divine Consort in South Indian Vaishnava Tradition (Scholars Press, 1997), Hindus in South Africa (University of Durban-Westville, 2000) and has, together with Knut Jacobsen, edited the volume on South Asians in the Diaspora (E.J.Brill, 2004). He is also the Series Editor for the Numen Book Series of the International Association for the History of Religions. He is a Professor and Director of the School of Religion and Theology at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He is currently the Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK.For Contents: http://www.sundeepbooks.com/servlet/sugetbiblio?bno=005917-------------------------* Black & White has been launched with the objective of publishing new, thought-provoking books on a wide range of subjects in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences including Indology and related disciplines, Performing Arts, Ecology and Environment, Gender Studies and Memoirs. Black & White, as the name suggests, will be devoted to the publication of objective studies, both academic and non-academic.Equipped with modern publishing infrastructure and well established network of trade channels in India and abroad, B&W is committed to creativity and quality. It will respond to the changing dimensions of reading and writing in the 21st century.The first bunch of five books from B&W was released in January 2005. They cover a variety of subjects. Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions by Pratap Kumar is on Religious Studies while An Essential Guide to Sanskrit : For Spiritual Seekers by Dennis Waite and Understanding the Kundalini by Yogi Harinam Baba Prem Tom Beal fall in the domain of Indology. The Legacy of India edited by G T Garratt, a classic, is a multidisciplinary study. The publication of A Dictionary of Medicinal Plants by A S Sandhu, A P Singh reinforces the global realization of the importance of medicinal plants.The authors of these books also come from a variety of disciplines. Pratap Kumar is an academic and is, at present, of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK. Dennis Waite, a full-time writer and philosopher, is a member of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation in London. Yogi Harinam Baba Prem Tom Beal is a classically trained teacher in the traditional Gurukula system. Garratt was a distinguished British Civil Servant. Sandhu is a botanist while Singh is a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine. Dear Friend We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book in our new imprint Black & White* which could be of interest to you. ------------------------- Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religions by Penumala Pratap Kumar ------------------------- The information on the titles is given below or http://www.sundeepbooks.com Libraries and Institutions can send their purchase orders via e-mail or airmail and pay in routine after receipt of books. Browse our comprehensive catalog http://ww.sundeepbooks.com Proposals for new books invited. Contact editor (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) com We look forward to the pleasure of serving you. With regards Sundeep Singhal, Publisher(Other Imprint: Black & White)SUNDEEP PRAKASHANPost Box 2647, 6191/1, Block-1, Dev NagarKarol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005 INDIAPhs- +91-11-25718903, 25734149 Fax- +91-11-51547125 E-mail: info (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) comWebsite: www.sundeepbooks.com (Largest Specialized Bookstore for Books on Indology and related subjects) ------------------------- Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religion by Penumala Pratap Kumar Year of Publication : 2005 ISBN : 8189320017 Edition : 1st Edition Place : New Delhi Book Details : xvi; 120p; Index More Details : Published by Black and White (A New Imprint of Sundeep Prakashan) List Price US$ 19 Your Price US$ 18 (Free Air Mail Shipping) About the Book :Do the categories such as `God` and `religion` as used in English and in the Western discourse capture the meaning and intent in Indian religions in order for them to be used effectively in the context of Indian religions? The book attempts to interrogate the categories used in Western discourse in the study of religion. In doing so, the book outlines a broad overview of the discussions on issues relating to the methods and theories in the study of religion, with a special focus on the study of Indian religions. It attempts to introduce students of religion in India to the academic study of religion as it developed in the West and at the same time provides an insight into some of the key issues that need clarity in dealing with Indian religions. About the Author : Pratap Kumar has studied in India for his undergraduate and postgraduate levels and received his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. He is the author of The Goddess Lakshmi: The Divine Consort in South Indian Vaishnava Tradition (Scholars Press, 1997), Hindus in South Africa (University of Durban-Westville, 2000) and has, together with Knut Jacobsen, edited the volume on South Asians in the Diaspora (E.J.Brill, 2004). He is also the Series Editor for the Numen Book Series of the International Association for the History of Religions. He is a Professor and Director of the School of Religion and Theology at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He is currently the Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK. For Contents: http://www.sundeepbooks.com/servlet/sugetbiblio?bno=005917 ------------------------- * Black & White has been launched with the objective of publishing new, thought-provoking books on a wide range of subjects in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences including Indology and related disciplines, Performing Arts, Ecology and Environment, Gender Studies and Memoirs. Black & White, as the name suggests, will be devoted to the publication of objective studies, both academic and non-academic. Equipped with modern publishing infrastructure and well established network of trade channels in India and abroad, B&W is committed to creativity and quality. It will respond to the changing dimensions of reading and writing in the 21st century. The first bunch of five books from B&W was released in January 2005. They cover a variety of subjects. Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions by Pratap Kumar is on Religious Studies while An Essential Guide to Sanskrit : For Spiritual Seekers by Dennis Waite and Understanding the Kundalini by Yogi Harinam Baba Prem Tom Beal fall in the domain of Indology. The Legacy of India edited by G T Garratt, a classic, is a multidisciplinary study. The publication of A Dictionary of Medicinal Plants by A S Sandhu, A P Singh reinforces the global realization of the importance of medicinal plants. The authors of these books also come from a variety of disciplines. Pratap Kumar is an academic and is, at present, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK. Dennis Waite, a full-time writer and philosopher, is a member of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation in London. Yogi Harinam Baba Prem Tom Beal is a classically trained teacher in the traditional Gurukula system. Garratt was a distinguished British Civil Servant. Sandhu is a botanist while Singh is a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine. Dear Friend We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book in our new imprint Black & White* which could be of interest to you. ------------------------- Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religions by Penumala Pratap Kumar ------------------------- The information on the titles is given below or http://www.sundeepbooks.com Libraries and Institutions can send their purchase orders via e-mail or airmail and pay in routine after receipt of books. Browse our comprehensive catalog http://ww.sundeepbooks.com Proposals for new books invited. Contact editor (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) com We look forward to the pleasure of serving you. With regards Sundeep Singhal, Publisher(Other Imprint: Black & White)SUNDEEP PRAKASHANPost Box 2647, 6191/1, Block-1, Dev NagarKarol Bagh, New Delhi - 110 005 INDIAPhs- +91-11-25718903, 25734149 Fax- +91-11-51547125 E-mail: info (AT) sundeepbooks (DOT) comWebsite: www.sundeepbooks.com (Largest Specialized Bookstore for Books on Indology and related subjects) ------------------------- Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions : Perspectives from the Study of Hinduism and other Indian Religion by Penumala Pratap Kumar Year of Publication : 2005 ISBN : 8189320017 Edition : 1st Edition Place : New Delhi Book Details : xvi; 120p; Index More Details : Published by Black and White (A New Imprint of Sundeep Prakashan) List Price US$ 19 Your Price US$ 18 (Free Air Mail Shipping) About the Book :Do the categories such as `God` and `religion` as used in English and in the Western discourse capture the meaning and intent in Indian religions in order for them to be used effectively in the context of Indian religions? The book attempts to interrogate the categories used in Western discourse in the study of religion. In doing so, the book outlines a broad overview of the discussions on issues relating to the methods and theories in the study of religion, with a special focus on the study of Indian religions. It attempts to introduce students of religion in India to the academic study of religion as it developed in the West and at the same time provides an insight into some of the key issues that need clarity in dealing with Indian religions. About the Author : Pratap Kumar has studied in India for his undergraduate and postgraduate levels and received his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. He is the author of The Goddess Lakshmi: The Divine Consort in South Indian Vaishnava Tradition (Scholars Press, 1997), Hindus in South Africa (University of Durban-Westville, 2000) and has, together with Knut Jacobsen, edited the volume on South Asians in the Diaspora (E.J.Brill, 2004). He is also the Series Editor for the Numen Book Series of the International Association for the History of Religions. He is a Professor and Director of the School of Religion and Theology at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He is currently the Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK. For Contents: http://www.sundeepbooks.com/servlet/sugetbiblio?bno=005917 ------------------------- * Black & White has been launched with the objective of publishing new, thought-provoking books on a wide range of subjects in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences including Indology and related disciplines, Performing Arts, Ecology and Environment, Gender Studies and Memoirs. Black & White, as the name suggests, will be devoted to the publication of objective studies, both academic and non-academic. Equipped with modern publishing infrastructure and well established network of trade channels in India and abroad, B&W is committed to creativity and quality. It will respond to the changing dimensions of reading and writing in the 21st century. The first bunch of five books from B&W was released in January 2005. They cover a variety of subjects. Methods and Theories in the Study of Religions by Pratap Kumar is on Religious Studies while An Essential Guide to Sanskrit : For Spiritual Seekers by Dennis Waite and Understanding the Kundalini by Yogi Harinam Baba Prem Tom Beal fall in the domain of Indology. The Legacy of India edited by G T Garratt, a classic, is a multidisciplinary study. The publication of A Dictionary of Medicinal Plants by A S Sandhu, A P Singh reinforces the global realization of the importance of medicinal plants. The authors of these books also come from a variety of disciplines. Pratap Kumar is an academic and is, at present, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, UK. Dennis Waite, a full-time writer and philosopher, is a member of the Ramana Maharshi Foundation in London. 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