Theories of the gift in South Asia
Subtitle: Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna
By: by Maria Heim.
Series: Religion in history, society, and culture ;; v. 9; Religion in history, society & culture ;; 9.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 194
Subjects: Religious ethics -- South Asia.; Generosity -- Religious aspects.; Hindu giving.; Buddhist giving.; Jaina giving.
Description: "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."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Sources chapter; title: The donor; title: The recipient; title: The ritual; title: The gift; title: Conclusions.