Consideration of children in the academic field of Religious Studies is taking root; but Buddhist Studies has yet to take notice. Little Buddhas brings together a wide range of scholarship and expertise to address the question of what role children have played in Buddhist literature; in particular historical contexts; and what role they continue to play in specific Buddhist contexts today. The volume is divided into two parts; one addressing the representation of children in Buddhist texts; the other children and childhoods in Buddhist cultures around the world. The ground-breaking contributions in this volume challenge the perception of irreconcilable differences between Buddhist idealism and family ties. Little Buddhas will be an indispensable resource for students and scholars of Buddhism and Childhood Studies; and a catalyst for further research on the topic.
#1565796 in Books Oxford University Press; USA 2012-07-12 2012-06-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x .80 x 9.10l; 1.00 #File Name: 0199922837314 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An amazing read about the life of a slave trader in ...By Daniel FrancoAn amazing read about the life of a slave trader in Africa. Behrendt put the diary text next to the translated text with copious amounts of footnotes to help understand it all. This was very helpful.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent!By Aldo Mondragon Jr.The book was perfect for a homework assignment and it was available right away! No problem downloading it and it helped!2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Evil is BanalBy Marilyn S. Michel"The Diary" is a depressing; detailed account of buying African slaves from Efik merchants between 1785-1788; when they sold 15;000 slaves to Europeans (according to Duke). Duke made friends with the local authorities; ate and drank with them; and sold them commercial goods. These accounts would not be very interesting; except for the end result of shipping Africans to the New Americas to provide a labor supply. Duke notes the 30% mortality rate on several voyages; and discusses the "harbor mortality;" more death while in quarantine after arrival. Not surprisingly; Duke shows no remorse or insight into his own behavior.
