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Dynamics of the ritual gift system : some unexplored dimensions / Vijay Nath.
Publication details: New Delhi : Manohar Publishers & Distributors, 2012.Description: 258 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 9788173049262
- 8173049262
- 294.544 NATÂ 23
- BL1239.5.G58Â N38 2012
Contents:
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Situating Dana in Brahmanical Ritualism
2. Ideological Dimensions of Dana
3. Ritual Symbolism and Status-conferring Role of Dana
4. Women Donors in Ancient India
5. Brahmana Recipients of Dana: Changing Parameters
6. Kanyadana: Element of Exchange and Gift in Marriage: Genesis and Dimensions
7. Mahadana: Dynamics of Gift-Economy
8. Almsgiving: How Far is it a Distension of Dana
9. Peasantry and the Dynamics of the Ritual Gift System
10. A New Form of Gift System as a Factor in Urbanization
Bibliography
Index
| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BOOKs
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National Law School | Library Compactors | 294.544 NAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 27534 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-252) and index.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Situating Dana in Brahmanical Ritualism
2. Ideological Dimensions of Dana
3. Ritual Symbolism and Status-conferring Role of Dana
4. Women Donors in Ancient India
5. Brahmana Recipients of Dana: Changing Parameters
6. Kanyadana: Element of Exchange and Gift in Marriage: Genesis and Dimensions
7. Mahadana: Dynamics of Gift-Economy
8. Almsgiving: How Far is it a Distension of Dana
9. Peasantry and the Dynamics of the Ritual Gift System
10. A New Form of Gift System as a Factor in Urbanization
Bibliography
Index
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