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The Nile on eBay   High Religion by Sherry B. Ortner Examines the foundings of celibate Buddhist monasteries among the Sherpas of Nepal in the early twentieth century. This book integrates social scientific and historical modes of analysis in a study of the Sherpa monasteries. It is intended for those interested in Nepal, Tibet, the Sherpa, or Buddhism in general. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description An eminent anthropologist examines the foundings of the first celibate Buddhist monasteries among the Sherpas of Nepal in the early twentieth century--a religious development that was a major departure from "folk" or "popular" Buddhism. Sherry Ortner is the first to integrate social scientific and historical modes of analysis in a study of the Sherpa monasteries and one of the very few to attempt such an account for Buddhist monasteries anywhere. Combining ethnographic and oral-historical methods, she scrutinizes the interplay of political and cultural factors in the events culminating in the foundings. Her work constitutes a major advance both in our knowledge of Sherpa Buddhism and in the integration of anthropological and historical modes of analysis. At the theoretical level, the book contributes to an emerging theory of "practice," an explanation of the relationship between human intentions and actions on the one hand, and the structures of society and culture that emerge from and feed back upon those intentions and actions on the other.It will appeal not only to the increasing number of anthropologists working on similar problems but also to historians anxious to discover what anthropology has to offer to historical analysis.In addition, it will be essential reading for those interested in Nepal, Tibet, the Sherpa, or Buddhism in general. Review "There is a wealth of information in [Ortner's] book ... a book which is not only an important theoretical contribution but also a delight to read."--Cambridge Anthropology "Ortner has written a provocative, stunning, brilliant tour de force."--American Historical Review Long Description An eminent anthropologist examines the foundings of the first celibate Buddhist monasteries among the Sherpas of Nepal in the early twentieth century--a religious development that was a major departure from "folk" or "popular" Buddhism. Sherry Ortner is the first to integrate social scientific and historical modes of analysis in a study of the Sherpa monasteries and one of the very few to attempt such an account for Buddhist monasteries anywhere. Combining ethnographic and oral-historical methods, she scrutinizes the interplay of political and cultural factors in the events culminating in the foundings. Her work constitutes a major advance both in our knowledge of Sherpa Buddhism and in the integration of anthropological and historical modes of analysis. At the theoretical level, the book contributes to an emerging theory of "practice," an explanation of the relationship between human intentions and actions on the one hand, and the structures of society and culture that emerge from and feed back upon those intentions and actions on the other.It will appeal not only to the increasing number of anthropologists working on similar problems but also to historians anxious to discover what anthropology has to offer to historical analysis.In addition, it will be essential reading for those interested in Nepal, Tibet, the Sherpa, or Buddhism in general. Review Quote There is a wealth of information in [Ortner's] book ... a book which is not only an important theoretical contribution but also a delight to read. -- Cambridge Anthropology Details ISBN0691028435 Author Sherry B. Ortner Short Title HIGH RELIGION Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691028435 ISBN-13 9780691028439 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1989 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle A Cultural and Political History of Sherpa Buddhism Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Residence NY, US Birth 1941 Pages 269 Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691028439 Series Number 9 UK Release Date 1989-09-21 NZ Release Date 1989-09-21 US Release Date 1989-09-21 Series Princeton Studies in Culture/Power/History Publication Date 1989-09-21 Alternative 9780691094397 DEWEY 294.3 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1989-11-28 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23193712; , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780691028439, [PU: Princeton University Press]<

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