|
" The Culture of India. "
| Document Type
|
:
|
BL
|
| Record Number
|
:
|
962689
|
| Doc. No
|
:
|
b717059
|
| Title & Author
|
:
|
The Culture of India.
|
| Publication Statement
|
:
|
Chicago :: Britannica Educational Pub.,, 2010.
|
| Series Statement
|
:
|
Understanding India
|
| Page. NO
|
:
|
1 online resource (346 pages)
|
| ISBN
|
:
|
1282702068
|
|
|
:
|
: 1615302034
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781282702066
|
|
|
:
|
: 9781615302031
|
|
|
:
|
9781615301492
|
| Bibliographies/Indexes
|
:
|
Includes bibliographical references and index.
|
| Contents
|
:
|
BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1 THE PEOPLES OF INDIA AND THE CASTE SYSTEM; CHAPTER 2 INDIAN LANGUAGES AND WRITING SYSTEMS; CHAPTER 3 HINDUISM; CHAPTER 4 OTHER INDIGENOUS INDIAN RELIGIONS AND INDIAN PHILOSOPHY; CHAPTER 5 INDIAN VISUAL ARTS; CHAPTER 6 INDIAN MUSIC; CHAPTER 7 INDIAN PERFORMING ARTS; CHAPTER 8 INDIAN ARCHITECTURE; CONCLUSION; GLOSSARY; FOR FURTHER READING; INDEX; BACK COVER.
|
| Abstract
|
:
|
Heir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
Civilization.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
India, Civilization.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
India, History.
|
| Subject
|
:
|
India.
|
| Dewey Classification
|
:
|
954
|
| LC Classification
|
:
|
DS423.C875 2011
|
| Added Entry
|
:
|
Kuiper, Kathleen.
|
| Added Entry
|
:
|
Britannica Educational Publishing.
|
| |