{"product_id":"buddha-9780192854537","title":"Buddha","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha''s time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eadmirably well-paced and informative. * Galen Strawson, Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction ; 2. Early life and renunciation ; 3. To the awakening ; 4. The awakening ; 5. The mission and the death ; Further reading ; Index","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732599189847,"sku":"9780192854537","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780192854537.jpg?v=1719997588","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/buddha-9780192854537","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}