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Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Color illustrated wrapper with white and black lettering. 295 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers......
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- Title The A to Z of Jainism
- Author Kristi L. Wiley
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Scarecrow Press
- Date 2009-06-17
- Features Bibliography, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780810868212 / 0810868210
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Jainism - History
- Dewey Decimal Code 294.403
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