Carrithers Michael (Professor Of Anthropology Professor Of Anthropology University Of Durham)
Carrithers Michael (Professor Of Anthropology Professor Of Anthropology University Of Durham) - Buddha: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Carrithers Michael (Professor Of Anthropology Professor Of Anthropology University Of Durham) - Buddha: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Buddha: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Carrithers Michael (Professor Of Anthropology Professor Of Anthropology University Of Durham)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192854537
Pages: 128 Pages, Halftones And Drawings
Publication Date: 6/7/2001
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Religious & Spiritual Leaders
Description: Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Buddha: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Carrithers Michael (Professor Of Anthropology Professor Of Anthropology University Of Durham)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192854537
Pages: 128 Pages, Halftones And Drawings
Publication Date: 6/7/2001
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Religious & Spiritual Leaders
