World Conqueror and World Renouncer is the first comprehensive and authoritative work on the relationship between Buddhism and the polity (political organization) in Thailand. The book conveys the historical background necessary for full comprehension of the contemporary structural relationship between Buddhism, the sangha (monastic order), and the polity, including the historic institution of kingship. Professor Tambiah delineates the overall relationship, as postulated in early Buddhism, between the monk's otherworldly ...
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World Conqueror and World Renouncer is the first comprehensive and authoritative work on the relationship between Buddhism and the polity (political organization) in Thailand. The book conveys the historical background necessary for full comprehension of the contemporary structural relationship between Buddhism, the sangha (monastic order), and the polity, including the historic institution of kingship. Professor Tambiah delineates the overall relationship, as postulated in early Buddhism, between the monk's otherworldly quest on one side and the this-worldly ordinating role of the monarchy on the other. He also examines the complementary and dialectical tensions that occur in this classical relationship, the king's duty to both protect and purify the sangha being a notable example.
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Fair. Acceptable hardback. NO dust jacket. Minor edgewear and corner rubbing. Pages have underlining and margin notes. Not the prettiest copy but still readable and cheap! Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
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Good+ 0521292905. Glossy softbound covers. Shelf wear to the edges of the covers.; Cambridge Studies In Social And Cultural Anthropology, Series Number 15; 6 X 1.27 X 9 inches; 568 pages.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Very Good+ 557pp octavo paperback with illustrated wraps. mild bend to covers, but binding strong, text and figures clean and crisp throughout. Cambridge Studies in Social Anthropology 15.
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Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 568 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Cambridge Studies in Social Anthropology (Paperback), 15. Audience: General/trade. Dusty from sitting on shelf, but otherwise in excellent shape.
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Volume 15. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0521211409.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Remainder. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" (UK)! st printing. Remainder stamp to bottom edge of pages, no other markings, Fine in Near Fine dust jacket with crease to front flaap; DJ is in mylar sleeve. Cloth, viii, 557pp, index, no illus. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative work on the relationship between Buddhism and the political organization)in Thailand. The book gives the historical background necessary for full comprehension of the contemporary structural relationship between Buddhism, the sangha (monastic order), and the polity, including the historic institution of kingship. (2.6 JM HOZ 403/0.
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