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Contested Hierarchies: A Collaborative Ethnography of Caste Among the Newars of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal (Oxford Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology)
0₹8,496.00Explore the intricate social hierarchies of Nepal’s Newar community in this groundbreaking collaborative ethnography. Delve into a comprehensive, multi-perspective account of a South Asian regional caste system, detailing diverse viewpoints from artisans to priests across Hindu and Buddhist traditions. This insightful volume offers a crucial lens for understanding cultural dynamics and comparative caste studies within the South Asian sphere. An essential resource for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, and regional studies seeking depth in South Asian social structures.
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Monk, Householder, and Tantric Priest: Newar Buddhism and its Hierarchy of Ritual (Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology, Series Number 84)
0Original price was: ₹7,074.10.₹7,074.00Current price is: ₹7,074.00.Explore the vibrant world of Newar Buddhism in Nepal with this essential anthropological examination. David N. Gellner’s study provides a rare, practical insight into Tantric Buddhism, detailing the complex hierarchy of monks, householders, and priests. Moving beyond theory, it immerses readers in the actual performance of rituals that shape religious life in the Kathmandu Valley. This deeply researched work is crucial for students and scholars of South Asian religions, Buddhist studies, and cultural anthropology seeking authentic understanding of ritualistic traditions.
