Written in an accessible style that dispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, ""Hinduism, Third Edition"" provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection between religion and politics in India today. Its coverage includes: roots of Hinduism; Hindu customs and beliefs; Hindu gods and devotionalism; Hindu rites of passage; the Hindu nationalist movement in India; Hindu-Muslim relations in India; and, the conflict in Kashmir.

This engaging series is the first to offer young adults a concise, completely current, and very readable survey of the world's great religions. Each volume describes where a particular religion is practiced, its central beliefs and rituals, its contributions to world civilizations, and an analysis of how it has spread through immigration and conversion.

Coverage includes the growth of Buddhism over the centuries and its spread throughout Asia, the evolution of its three major schools of thought, the essence of its philosophy and moral precepts, and modern-day practices and beliefs.