Faith Movements and Social Transformation Guru Charisma in Contemporary India
This book examines the role of Hindu-inspired faith movements (HIFMs) in contemporary India as actors in social transformation. It further situates these movements in the context of the global political economy where such movements cross national boundaries to locate believers among the Hindu diaspo...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore
Springer Nature Singapore
2019, 2019
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2019 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction: Gurus, Sociality, Hegemony and Social Transformation
- 2. Guru Agency: Combining Charisma, Teachings and Proliferation
- 3. Faith Movements: Negotiating State, Market and Civil Society
- 4. Faith Networks: Interplaying Social Issues, Action and Service
- 5. Faith in Practice: Tangibility of Social Service
- 6. Faith Trappings: Shades of Hegemony and Hindu Nationalism
- 7. Transformational Actors: Private and Public Agendas
- 8. Actors in Social Transformation: Deliberating on a Mode