Drawing on personal experiences and interviews with others; Roy explores the frustrations and rewards in the lives of Hindu Bengali women in upper and upper-middle class families in India. Roy traces the psychological dimensions of these women as they play their specific roles; including daughter; wife; mother; and sister-in-law.In a new Afterword; Roy discusses changes in Bengali society and culture over the last two decades which have direct bearings on women's lives: divorce and the breakup of the joint family; education; increasing Westernization via television and women's magazines; and the erosion of traditional religious practices.
#761216 in Books George Michell 1988-09-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .60 #File Name: 0226532305192 pagesThe Hindu Temple An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Misses Feeling and EmotionBy Meow TomcatThis is a textbook introducing the architectural student to the Hindu temple. The author is methodical first reviewing the long standing features of the Hindu temple; which is a focal point in worship; in terms of art; architecture; and theology. The Hindu world view and the belief system has to be understood before looking at the technical and stylistic aspects of architecture; which itself is evolving.With over a hundred illustrations and drawings; the author does his best to instruct. With a publisher that specializes in illustrations; such as Dorling Kindersley this book might have been elevated to an emotional experience; nevertheless; what we have is praiseworthy.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Great for the philosophy studentBy BethThis book is great for those who want an in depth look at Hindu philosophy and the place of temples within it. It's a bit scanty on cultural practices and rituals - that is not the book's aim. It does a wonderful job of explaining things so that a Westerner (like me) can understand. It is; however; a very heavy book. It is certainly not light bed time reading like a National Geographic would be. :)7 of 9 people found the following review helpful. The classic text on the subjectBy Marleigh Grayer RyanMichell is an extremely careful and conscientious chronicler of this difficult; dense subject. He writes unusually well - absolutely clear English - and makes his way through a wide array of topics. Invaluable to the student of the subject.
