Buddhism, International Relief Work, and Civil Society

Book Overview

Natural disasters in Asian countries have brought global attention to the work of local Buddhist communities and groups. Here, the contributors examine local Buddhist communities and international Buddhist organizations engaged in a variety of relief work in countries including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349479160
• ISBN13: 9781349479160
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"