Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds Paperback – 6 August 2020
by Jeffery D. Long (Author)
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The is the first survey and analysis of both Hindu immigrants and converts in North America, exploring the history and practice of Hindus, as well as the wider influence of Hindu thought and practice on American culture, and Hindu American social and political activism.
Read the story of two worlds that converge- one of Hindu immigrants to America who want to preserve their traditions and pass them on to their children in a new and foreign land, and one of American spiritual seekers who find that the traditions of India fulfil their most deeply held aspirations. Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism and 'the invention of Hinduism'. Read about-
e how concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness
e Hindu temples in the United States and Canada
e how Hinduism has influenced vegetarianism
e the emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism.
The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further
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Long's book is a foundational text for the study of Hinduism in America. Overall, this book is a great read for anyone interested in the origin, growth and formulation of Hindu identities in America. ― Ethnic and Racial Studies
[Hinduism in America] is important as it deals with the Hindu phenomenon in the United States in a comprehensive and positive way, covering almost all dimensions and presenting a clear picture of the American Hindu realm. The book is a must for every Hindu library both in India and abroad, and also for Diaspora Hindus. ― Swarajya
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The is the first survey and analysis of both Hindu immigrants and converts in North America, exploring the history and practice of Hindus, as well as the wider influence of Hindu thought and practice on American culture, and Hindu American social and political activism.
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Victoria Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible guide to Hindu movements in America.
Reviewed in the United States on 5 February 2021
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A wonderful addition to the field of Hindu Studies! In this volume Dr. Long presents a comprehensive guide to Hindu traditions as they’ve developed in the United States with influences from India, colonial practices, counterculture movements, and more. Very well-written and easy to understand, even for newcomers to the study of Hinduism.
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Jeffery D. Long - Wikipedia
Jeffery D. Long - Wikipedia
Jeffery D. Long
Jeffery D. Long (born 1969) is a religious studies scholar who works on the religions and philosophies of India, particularly Hinduism and Jainism. He is a professor of religion and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College.
Education and career[edit]
Long graduated with a BA from the University of Notre Dame in 1991.[1] During his time at Notre Dame, he converted from Catholicism to Hinduism, as later informed his work.[2] He received his MA and PhD at the University of Chicago Divinity School in 1993 and 2000, respectively.[1] His PhD thesis was titled Plurality and Relativity: Whitehead, Jainism, and the Reconstruction of Religious Pluralism.[3] He began work at Elizabethtown College in 2000.[4]
Long has authored four books on Hinduism and Jainism. He was a consultant to the Hindu American Foundation during its lawsuit against the California Board of Education.[5][6]
Books[edit]
- Long, Jeffery D. (January 23, 2007). A Vision for Hinduism: Beyond Hindu Nationalism. I.B.Tauris. ISBN 9781845112738 – via Google Books.
- Long, Jeffery D. (2009). Jainism: An Introduction. I.B. Tauris. ISBN 978-1-4416-3839-7. OCLC 608555139.[7]
- Long, Jeffery D. (September 9, 2011). Historical Dictionary of Hinduism. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-7960-7.
- Long, Jeffery D. (2020). Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4742-4845-7. OCLC 1159617533.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Elizabethtown College -Directory". Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ Long, Jeffery D. (January 23, 2007). "Introduction". A Vision for Hinduism: Beyond Hindu Nationalism. I.B.Tauris. ISBN 9781845112738 – via Google Books.
- ^ Long, Jeffery D. (2000). Plurality and relativity: Whitehead, Jainism, and the reconstruction of religious pluralism (PhD thesis). University of Chicago.
- ^ "Know Thy Neighbor: Cultivating a Community of Respect (talk announcement)". Township of Derry, Hershey PA. March 19, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "2017 Surjit Singh Lecture (announcement)". Graduate Theological Union. February 22, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "California textbook controversy over Hindu history". Archived from the original on October 18, 2006.
- ^ Gough, Ellen (March 2010). Religious Studies Review. 36 (1): 97. doi:10.1111/j.1748-0922.2010.01412_4.x.
External links[edit]
- Jeffery D. Long publications indexed by Google Scholar
