India as a Secular State by Donald Eugene Smith (English) Hardcover Book

Description: India as a Secular State by Donald Eugene Smith Throughout Indias history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Throughout Indias history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important role of secularization in Indias total democratic experiment and points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition, the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers the many aspects and implications of Indias attempt to secularize her government. Originally published in 1963. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*PREFACE, pg. vii*CONTENTS, pg. xiii*1. WHAT IS A SECULAR STATE?, pg. 3*2. THE PROBLEM IN THE ASIAN SETTING, pg. 22*3. THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, pg. 57*4. THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK, pg. 100*5. THE THEORETICAL UNDERGIRDING, pg. 139*6. THE PROPAGATION OF RELIGION, pg. 163*7. THE QUESTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONARIES, pg. 193*8. PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND REFORM, pg. 216*9. THE REFORM OF HINDU TEMPLES, pg. 235*10. RELIGION, LAW, AND SECULARISM, pg. 265*11. CASTE AND THE SECULAR STATE, pg. 292*12. EDUCATION AND RELIGION, pg. 335*13. HINDUISM AND INDIAN CULTURE, pg. 372*14. A REPORT ON THE MINORITIES, pg. 405*15. THE CHALLENGE OF HINDU COMMUNALISM, pg. 454*16. THE BUILDING OF A SECULAR STATE, pg. 493*INDEX, pg. 503 Long Description Throughout Indias history, religion has been the most powerful single factor in the development of her civilization. Today, despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important role of secularization in Indias total democratic experiment and points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition, the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers the many aspects and implications of Indias attempt to secularize her government. Originally published in 1963. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions.The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN069164991X Author Donald Eugene Smith Short Title INDIA AS A SECULAR STATE Pages 540 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 069164991X ISBN-13 9780691649917 Media Book Format Hardcover Birth 1927 Series Princeton Legacy Library Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 320.954 Translated from English NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 UK Release Date 2019-06-20 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-19 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691000022 AU Release Date 2016-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161692936;

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