This examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity will be of interest to all students of Hinduism, as well as to those interested in the sociology and history of religion.

• Shows Hinduism to be a highly dynamic world-view which challenges western notions of modernity.
  
• Considers a broad range of topics including women, the caste system, the self, divinities and gurus.
  
• Contains up-to-date discussions of modern Hindu culture and beliefs.

This book brings together over 300 important readings on religion in modern times, offering a new framework and language for making sense of religion today.

This book brings together over 300 important readings on religion in modern times, offering a new framework and language for making sense of religion today.

This book deals with the largest global shift in religion over the last forty years, the astonishing rise of Pentecostalism and charismatic Christianity.

This book deals with the largest global shift in religion over the last forty years, the astonishing rise of Pentecostalism and charismatic Christianity.

Religion, Modernity and Postmodernity is the first book to engage the study of religion with contemporary theorizing about culture. It addresses important issues such as whether there are postmodern forms of religion, whether theories of religion framed in terms of modernity can be recast to suit new or emerging circumstances, and how the study of religion can be better integrated with recent developments in the study of culture.

Religion, Modernity and Postmodernity is the first book to engage the study of religion with contemporary theorizing about culture. It addresses important issues such as whether there are postmodern forms of religion, whether theories of religion framed in terms of modernity can be recast to suit new or emerging circumstances, and how the study of religion can be better integrated with recent developments in the study of culture.