Buddhism, Modernity, and the State in Asia

Buddhism, Modernity, and the State in Asia
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Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9781137326171
ISBN-13 : 1137326174
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Download or read book Buddhism, Modernity, and the State in Asia written by P. Kitiarsa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scholars working on Buddhism and politics in South and Southeast Asia add to current discussions regarding 'Engaged Buddhism' and the recent work on protests. The writers have mostly established themselves in their fields, offering a diverse approach and country-by-country coverage.


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