The Assembly of Listeners: Jains in Society

Book Overview

The Jains have exerted an influence on Indian society and religion out of proportion with their relatively small numbers. The Assembly of Listeners: The Jains in Society is the first book to address the sociology of the Jains and to discuss the notion of the community based on religious affiliation in India. Topics covered include Jain ideals and identity; women in the Jains community; popular Jainism; Jain reform and Jain identity in the UK. This...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521084806
• ISBN13: 9780521084802
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"