How did Roswell M. Field; an attorney who specialised in real estate cases; become the attorney for a penniless slave named Dred Scott? Why did he spend more than a decade of his life fighting for Scott's freedom? Told through Field's eyes; this story recreates 11 years of litigation.
#6609558 in Books University of Hawaii Press 2011-08-24 2011-08-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .50 x 5.51l; .70 #File Name: 0824835700152 pages
Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. interestingBy Kindle CustomerA good introduction as well as controversial (I suspect). Bronkhorst is a big name in Indology and as such seems to have been asked to write an introduction to karma in Asian spirituality (mostly India). The result is a book that lives in both worlds: it's easily accessible; with vignets explaining terminology and context. On the other hand; every once in a while; I'm seems he expresses controversial opinions as facts.Personally; as former university student of Indian Religion and History; I missed footnotes. Not that there aren't any; but I do wonder whether the editors edited some out because this book is aimed at a more general audience.Still; I'd definitely recommend this book as a reference and overview as well as an introduction for the general reader interested in Indian spirituality.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great readBy CustomerI strongly suggest anyone interested in yoga philosophy read this book. It is an accessible; thorough study from an author who clearly knows the material. Although yoga philosophy is rarely referenced; the understanding of karma and its unfolding into the world (prakrti) is essential for an appreciation of Patanjali's Sutras. This book manages to do explain the different forms of karma in a clear and intelligent manner.EDITORIALThe interplay between the Buddha's understanding of karma and the Brahmins' reluctant acceptance is discussed very well by the author. It is this interplay (a Brahmin/Samkhya response to the Dharma of the Buddha) which I believe is the primary insight needed to appreciate Patanjali's teaching and a key to its hermetics.So a bit of a stretch by this reviewer; I admit; but an out-of-the-box recommendation to buy this book. Enjoy!
