The social dimension of Shin Buddhism

The social dimension of Shin Buddhism / edited by Ugo Dessì.

This book analyzes social aspects of Shin Buddhism (J?do Shinsh?), a mainstream Japanese religious tradition. The contributions collected here especially focus on the intersection between Shin Buddhism, politics, education, social movements, economy, culture and the media, gender, and globalization.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dessì, Ugo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden, The Netherlands ; Boston : Brill, 2010.
Series:Studies in the history of religions ; 129.
Subjects:
Shin (Sect) > Social aspects.
Religion and sociology > Japan.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
Religion and sociology
Shin (Sect) > Social aspects
Japan
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Description
Summary:This book analyzes social aspects of Shin Buddhism (J?do Shinsh?), a mainstream Japanese religious tradition. The contributions collected here especially focus on the intersection between Shin Buddhism, politics, education, social movements, economy, culture and the media, gender, and globalization.
Physical Description:1 online resource (286 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004193796
9004193790
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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