Title Theories of the gift in South Asia : Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain reflections on dāna / Maria Heim.

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Description	1 online resource (xxi, 194 pages).
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Series	Religion in history, society, and culture ; v. 9
	Religion in history, society & culture ; 9.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-184) and index.
Contents	Introduction -- Sources chapter -- The donor -- The recipient -- The ritual -- The gift -- Conclusions.
Summary	This book explores the ethical and social implications of unilateral gifts of esteem, offering a perceptive guide to the uniquely South Asian contributors to theoretical work on the gift.
Local Note	eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject	Religious ethics -- South Asia.
	Religious ethics.
	South Asia.
	Generosity -- Religious aspects.
	Generosity -- Religious aspects.
	Hindu giving.
	Hindu giving.
	Buddhist giving.
	Buddhist giving.
	Jaina giving.
	Jaina giving.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Other Form:	Print version: Heim, Maria, 1969- Theories of the gift in South Asia. New York ; London : Routledge, 2004 041597030X (DLC) 2004016252 (OCoLC)56014577
ISBN	0203502264 (electronic book)
	9780203502266 (electronic book)
	041597030X (alkaline paper)