An Introduction to Hinduism (Introduction to Religion)
"This new introduction to Hinduism is distinguished by exceptionally useful chapter divisions, good detail combined with ease of reading, and a particular focus on the integrated quality of the evolution of Hindu thought....The book's balance between scholarly detail and clear, readable elucidation of issues is commendable....In all, this is a valuable contribution to the undergraduate classroom.  Libraries whose Hinduism holdings include other good introductions should, nonetheless, acquire this one."   Choice"Flood's book is a very welcome newcomer, comprehensive, detailed and judicious."    Francis X. Clooney, S.J., Theological Studies"...is one of the best and most informative intiations into Hinduism to date."   Journal of Indo-European Studies"An Introduction to Hinduism is a highly readable and authoritative conspectus on this great religion....An Introduction to Hinduism will surely find a much wider audience, for scholars of comparative religion, Indologists, and non-specialists in their distinctive ways will certainly find this handsome book well worth reading."    David Hicks, Asian Thought and Society