Science and Socio-Religious Revolution in India

Science and Socio-Religious Revolution in India

Pankaj Jain

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2018
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9780367026042
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This book argues that the concept of dharma, the law that supports the regulatory order of the universe in Indian culture, can be applied as an overarching term for HESCO’s socio-economic work.

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