Mauritian Hinduism and Globalisation : Transformation and Reinvention Paperback / softback
by Suzanne (Institute Research and Development, France) Chazan-Gillig, Pavitranand (Rabindranath Tagore Institute, Mauritius) Ramhota
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This book presents an original and comprehensive overview of the transformation of Mauritian Hinduism against the backdrop of globalisation.
It discusses themes such as the cult of Baharia Puja; the cult of “Camp De Masque”; changes in popular cults; temples and associative strategies of social integration; emergence of Hanuman; ritual innovations in politics and, religious and political transformation due to globalisation to highlight the link between the reinvention of Hinduism and Mauritian capitalism. The first of its kind, this book with its rich ethnographic accounts, will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of religion, Hinduism, social anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, diaspora studies, sociology of religion and African studies.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:202 pages, 14 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 71 Halftones, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/08/2022
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- ISBN:9781032287058
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:202 pages, 14 Tables, black and white; 2 Line drawings, black and white; 71 Halftones, black and whi
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:12/08/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032287058