Yoga in modern india: the body between science and philosophy
Auteur :
Alter, Joseph S.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691118741
Date de publication :
19 sept. 2004
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
510 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Yoga has come to be an icon of Indian culture and civilization, and it is widely regarded as being timeless and unchanging. This book challenges this popular view by examining the history of yoga, focusing on its emergence in modern India and its dramatically changing form and significance in the twentieth century.