Offence: The Hindu Case Contributor(s): Tripathi, Salil (Author) |
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ISBN: 1906497389 ISBN-13: 9781906497385 Publisher: Seagull Books
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: August 2009 Click for more in this series: Manifestos for the 21st Century (Hardcover) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Hinduism - General |
Dewey: 294.5 |
Series: Manifestos for the 21st Century (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.4" W x 7.2" L (0.39 lbs) 102 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
Features: Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: To many outside India, Hinduism is envisioned as the foundation of an ideal, all-embracing society. Yet this is far from the truth. Though historically the practice of Hinduism does promote the idea of an inclusive and tolerant way of life, in the past decade Hindu extremists have captured the religion and perverted it to their own ideological ends. In The Hindu Case, Indian journalistSalil Tripathi meticulously documents how Hindu fundamentalists have succeeded in censoring and banning many cultural works, tampered with university teaching, and prevented academics from continuing in their jobs. In addition, Tripathi shows that these extremists are in the process of rewriting the ancient Hindu scriptures. This title in the Manifestos for the 21st Century Series, published in collaboration with the Index on Censorship, the only international magazine dedicated to promoting and protecting free expression, focuses on the rights, tolerance, censorship, and dissent within India's complex society, and it is an essential read for those interested in the struggle between religious fundamentalism and free expression. |
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