On Common Ground: World Religions in America

Eck, Professor Diana L.; Pluralism Project At Harvard University, Professor

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9780231126649: On Common Ground: World Religions in America

ISBN 10: 0231126646 ISBN 13: 9780231126649

Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2002

Masterfully combining text, video, graphics, music, and the voices of believers, On Common Ground maps an extraordinarily diverse culture of faith. It now offers live easy access to the best Web resources about each religion with URL's that take the user to such sites as the Jain Meditation International Center, the Punjabi American Heritage Society (Sikhs), and the Zarathustrian Assembly.

On Common Ground is the best resource to find comprehensive multimedia summaries of the fundamental beliefs and practices of all faiths and the transformation of old traditions into new settings. A comprehensive directory lists all mosques, temples, and gurdwaras, and other new religious centers throughout America -- enlarged by over 50% from the first edition.

The CD-ROM also presents profiles of leaders, such as Siraj Wahhaj, the first Muslim cleric to give the opening prayer in the U.S. Senate; nearly 2000 photographs illustrating places of worship; and over 100 printable documents -- from the writings of Jefferson and de Tocqueville to a Buddhist statement on school prayer.

System Requirements

Windows: IBM PC or 100% compatible, 486 33MHZ processor or better; 640x480 256-color display; Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, 2x CD-ROM drive; 8 MB RAM. 16 bit sound card wtih speakers and headphones.

Macintosh 68030 or later; MacOS System 7.1 or later, color monitor; 2x CD-ROM drive; 8 MB RAM.

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About the Author:

Diana L. Eck is Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies at Harvard University and is Master of Lowell House and Director of The Pluralism Project. As a Christian, she has also been involved in the United Methodist Church, the World Council of Churches, and the life of Harvard Divinity School. Her book Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras won the prestigious Grawemeyer Book Award. In 1998, President Clinton awarded her the National Humanities Medal for the work of The Pluralism Project in the investigation of America's religious diversity.

Review:

"An outstanding accomplishment that embellishes the true meaningof the phrase 'multimedia reference,' On Common Ground is a must-have for any library, school or organization needing resources about the religious diversity in the United States." -- American Reference Books Annual

"A truly pioneering effort that should find a secure place in both academic and public libraries." -- Journal of the American Academy of Religion

"Again, as in the first edition, multimedia components are excellent and well-placed. Cross-referencing is thorough, and links to more than 100 documents add to its value." -- Library Journal

"No one should miss at least an evening--and if possible, a semester--surfing from button to button through this superbly produced CD-ROM." -- Choice

"The book offers lively and comprehensive short histories of religious groups...After reading Eck, it is easier to see why the Buddhist Hsi Lai Temple and the presidential candidate Al Gore interacted in ways that could be misunderstood. Meanwhile, she offers new perspectives on the whole of American history." -- Peter Gardella, Manhattanville College, Religious Studies Review

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