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Religious nationalism is a subject of critical importance in much of the world today. Peter van der Veer's timely study on the relationship between religion and politics in India goes well beyond other books on this subject. He brings together several disciplinesanthropology, history, social theory, literary studiesto show how Indian religious identities have been shaped by pilgrimage, migration, language development, and more recently, print and visual media.Van der Veer's central focus is the lengthy dispute over the Babari mosque in Ayodhya, site of a bloody confrontation between Hindus and Muslims in December 1992. A thoughtprovoking range of other examples describes the historical construction of religious identities: cow protection societies and Sufi tombs, purdah and the political appropriation of images of the female body, Salman Rushdie and the role of the novel in nationalism, Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda, the Khalsa movement among Sikhs, and nationalist archaeology and the televised Ramayana.Van der Veer offers a new perspective on the importance of religious organization and the role of ritual in the formation of nationalism. His work advances our understanding of contemporary India while also offering significant theoretical insights into one of the most troubling issues of this century.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Religious Nationalism: Hindus and Muslims in India'? A: The book primarily focuses on the relationship between religion and politics in India, particularly the dispute over the Babari mosque in Ayodhya and how religious identities have been shaped by various social and historical factors.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Religious Nationalism: Hindus and Muslims in India' is Peter van der Veer, a scholar known for his work on anthropology and religious studies.
- Q: What disciplines does the author draw from in this study? A: Peter van der Veer integrates several disciplines, including anthropology, history, social theory, and literary studies, to provide a comprehensive understanding of religious nationalism in India.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 264 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on February 7, 1994.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Religious Nationalism: Hindus and Muslims in India' is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the historical construction of religious identities, the role of pilgrimage and migration, and the impact of media on religious nationalism.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics, particularly in the context of India, may find this book beneficial.