India as a Secular State

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title India as a Secular State
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Donald Eugene Smith
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:540
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 127
ISBN/Barcode 9780691623245
ClassificationsDewey:320.954
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 December 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Throughout India's 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