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Religion and politics (Paperback)
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Hindu nationalism became a powerful societal force in India during
the 1990s. The political success of Hindu nationalism seemed to
signal the importance of religion to Indian politics. As Hindu
nationalism grew in popularity and strength it also became the
object of scholarly interest. In the post-colonial era there has
been a strong impetus to revise established knowledge of Indian
religion and society. This book attempts to show how the
revisionist tendencies of the post-colonial era were reflected in
Western scholarship on Hindu nationalism in the 1990s. One
scholarly work on Hindu nationalism from the period is being
analysed. Viewing that work in light of broader scholarly
discourses of the late 20th century, this book addresses topics
like orientalism, essentialism, social constructionism, and
modernity. The book brings about a discussion of scholarly trends
prevalent in the late 20th century and the implications of these
trends for the study of religion. The book should be of interest to
scholars, students, and others who are engaged in studies of
contemporary India or in studies of religion.
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