Culture and Customs of India

by Carol E. Henderson

Overview

India and the Indian ways of life in the new century are freshly and comprehensively overviewed in this volume. This one-stop resource enables students and other interested readers to begin to understand the vast country with its population of one billion people, representing hundreds of social groups with more than 100 languages spoken. Henderson provides expert insight into a cross-section of society. The caste system, Hinduism, the sari, women's roles, and a dazzling array of festivals are just some of the facets of the culture and customs explained.

Although the volume primarily focuses on contemporary India, Henderson's knowledgeable narrative incorporates the progression of culture from the earliest civilization to the nuclear weapons debate. There is no other general, in-depth, up-to-date reference that provides the coverage on the land, people, and history; religion; world view; art and literature; landscape and architecture; food and dress; women, marriage, and family; festivals and leisure activities; music and dance; and social customs and lifestyles. Numerous photos, a chronology, and glossary complement the narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313305139
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/30/2002
Series:	Culture and Customs of Asia
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	735,327
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

CAROL E. HENDERSON is Research Associate and Visiting Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Guide to Pronunciation
Chronology
Land, People, and History
Religion
World View
Art and Literature
Landscape and Architecture
Food and Dress
Women, Marriage, and Family
Festivals and Leisure Activities
Music and Dance
Social Customs and Lifestyles
Glossary
Index