The great hindu civilisation : (Record no. 15582)
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| fixed length control field | 01912 a2200301 4500 |
| 001 - CONTROL NUMBER | |
| control field | 11536 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | IN-BhIIT |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260804133458.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9789395073288 (paperback) |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | IN-BhIIT |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text | eng |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 294.50954 |
| Book number | VAR/G |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME | |
| Personal name | Varma, Pavan K., |
| Relator term | author. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The great hindu civilisation : |
| Sub Title | achievement, neglect, bias and the way forward / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | Pavan K. Varma. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | Chennai : |
| Name of publisher | Westland Non-Fiction, |
| Year of publication | 2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 416 pages ; |
| Dimensions(size) | 23 cm. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Examines the historical development, achievements, and contemporary challenges of Hindu civilisation. |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Introduction -- What is Hindu civilisation? -- The Vedas and Upanishads -- Epics and Puranas -- Philosophy and spiritual traditions -- Science, mathematics and knowledge systems -- Literature, art and architecture -- Colonial interpretations -- Contemporary debates on Hindu identity -- Achievement, neglect, bias and the way forward -- Conclusion. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | The book The Great Hindu Civilisation offers an accessible survey of the historical, philosophical, and cultural evolution of Hindu civilisation. Pavan K. Varma examines its foundational texts, intellectual traditions, scientific achievements, literature, art, and social institutions while discussing how colonial interpretations and modern political debates have influenced its perception. The book seeks to provide a balanced understanding of Hindu civilisation's achievements, challenges, and continuing relevance in contemporary India. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Hindu civilization. |
| Topical Term | India |
| General subdivision | Civilization. |
| Topical Term | Hinduism. |
| General subdivision | History. |
| Topical Term | Hindu philosophy. |
| Topical Term | Indic literature |
| General subdivision | History and criticism. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | General Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Accession Number | Date last seen | Cost, replacement price | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Not withdrawn | Not Lost | Dewey Decimal Classification | not damaged | GEN | Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar | Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar | Popular Readings | 29/07/2026 | 26 | 524.25 | 294.50954 VAR/G | 11536 | 29/07/2026 | 699.00 | 29/07/2026 | General Books |