The Hare Krishna Movement: The Postcharismatic Fate of a Religious Transplant (Hardcover)

by Professor Edwin Bryant (Editor), Professor Maria Ekstrand (Editor) "The name Krishna became widely recognized throughout America only in the second half of the past century..." (more)
Key Phrases: shrila prabhupada, acharya system, postcharismatic phase, Bhaktivedanta Swami, Narayana Maharaja, Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati (more...)

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"The great strength of this very useful and important resource comes from its reliance on both the work of scholars in the field of Indian religions and the evaluations of those who have personally experienced this movement over years of change...Highly recommended" -- Choice

"This is a poignant book." -- David E. Settje, Concordia University, River Forest, Religious Studies Review

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"This book constitutes a unique contribution to scholarship on ISKCON. There is a thorough recounting of ISKCON's history and development, beliefs and practices, and internal struggles, with a focus on developments since the passing of the movement's founder. But what makes this collection so extraordinary is the blending of voices--scholars, movement defenders and opponents, current members and former members--in one volume. Together the contributors create a rich, nuanced understanding of a significant religious movement." -- David Bromley, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Columbia University Press (June 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 023112256X
• ISBN-13: 978-0231122566
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,596,966 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Serious Study, May 12, 2007

By	Michael S. Valle (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a truly impressive, academic study of ISKCON, a religious group that remains, after so many years, one of the most fascinating NRM's (New Religious Movements) of the 20th century. The book has an excellent range and variety of material--everything from first-hand accounts of ex- and current members to serious academic studies of various aspects of the movement. This book stands as the definitive study of ISKCON.