This critical study of the Ramakrishna Movement traces the movement from its initial development up to the present. It features discussions of personalities other than Ramakrishna and Vivekananda who made important contributions.
#1305758 in Books 2011-08-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.50 x 1.00 x 9.10l; 1.15 #File Name: 0195393465288 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Much needed historyBy rhaticanAs one who has attempted to piece together why Communism failed; I was always mystified by the high incidence of its opponents' citing "godlessness" as the main; if not sole; reason. Till now. Prof. Herzog sheds much needed light on the great extent to which our leaders in government; business (including; of course; advertising); and entertainment deliberately chose to emphasize America's religiosity as a means of fighting the Cold War. Excellent.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Confident of chosennessBy Samuel C. PearsonA carefully researched study of the way in which religion has become a much more profound element in American politics and public policy in the latter half of the twentieth century. This volume adds additional perspectives to a narrative developed by many; most notably by Kevin Phillips. The issues considered in this volume can be ignored by Americans only at their great peril.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonder why irrationality dominates US politics?By James D. HouseIt didn't just happen; it was government policy. The propaganda machine that helped us win WWII didn't go away on VJ day.
