The Assembly of Listeners Jains in Society (9780521084802) Michael Carrithers, Caroline Humphrey
Product Details:
Paperback: 348 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 Reissue edition (October 14, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521084806
ISBN-13: 978-0521084802
Product Dimensions:
8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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