Theories of the Gift in South Asia: Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Reflections on Dana

by Maria Heim

Overview

This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135878511
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/28/2004
Series:	Religion in History, Society and Culture
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	301 KB

About the Author

Maria Heim is Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at Amherst College and has also taught at California State University, Long Beach. She holds a Ph. D. in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University, and a B.A. from Reed College.

Table of Contents

AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsIntroduction Chapter One: Sources Chapter Two: The Donor Chapter Three: The Recipient Chapter Four: The Ritual Chapter Five: The Gift Conclusions Bibliography