The Work of Kings

The Work of Kings
Author :
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 390
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0226748669
ISBN-13 : 9780226748665
Rating : 4/5 (665 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Work of Kings by : H. L. Seneviratne

Download or read book The Work of Kings written by H. L. Seneviratne and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Work of Kings is a stunning new look at the turbulent modern history and sociology of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Monkhood and its effects upon contemporary society. Using never-before translated Sinhalese documents and extensive interviews with monks, Sri Lankan anthropologist H.L. Seneviratne unravels the inner workings of this New Buddhism and the ideology on which it is based. Beginning with Anagarika Dharmapala's "rationalization" of Buddhism in the early twentieth century, which called for monks to take on a more activist role in the community, Seneviratne shows how the monks have gradually revised their role to include involvement in political and economic spheres. The altruistic, morally pure monks of Dharamapala's dreams have become, Seneviratne trenchantly argues, self-centered and arrogant, concealing self-aggrandizement behind a façade of "social service." A compelling call for reform and a forceful analysis, The Work of Kings is essential to anthropologists, historians of religion, and those interested in colonialism, nationalism, and postcolonial politics.


The Work of Kings Related Books

The Work of Kings
Language: en
Pages: 390
Authors: H. L. Seneviratne
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 1999 - Publisher: University of Chicago Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Work of Kings is a stunning new look at the turbulent modern history and sociology of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Monkhood and its effects upon contemporary soc
Book by Book
Language: en
Pages: 592
Authors:
Categories: Bible
Type: BOOK - Published: 1896 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The City Record
Language: en
Pages: 1234
Authors: New York (N.Y.)
Categories: New York (N.Y
Type: BOOK - Published: 1908 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Kings to Esther
Language: en
Pages: 552
Authors: Milton Spenser Terry
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 1875 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The First and Second Books of the Kings
Language: en
Pages: 152
Authors:
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: 1870 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK