India as a Secular State by Donald Eugene Smith (English) Paperback 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 Paperback 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 ISBN0691623244 Author Donald Eugene Smith Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library ISBN-10 0691623244 ISBN-13 9780691623245 Format Paperback Short Title INDIA AS A SECULAR STATE Language English Media Book Birth 1927 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 320.954 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 540 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-12-08 Translated from English UK Release Date 2015-12-08 NZ Release Date 2015-12-08 US Release Date 2015-12-08 Alternative 9780691649917 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-02-14 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:98866063;

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