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The First Goddess in South Asia: (Record no. 1457)

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control field	1702
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005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
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040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Transcribing agency	IVS
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number	704.948 JAI
Edition information	23
Item number	1702
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name	Jairazbhoy, R. A.
245 #4 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title	The First Goddess in South Asia:
Remainder of title	And Other Essays:
Statement of responsibility, etc.	by R. A. Jairazbhoy
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement	2nd Edition Revised
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc.	Karachi
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Name of publisher, distributor, etc.	Menander Publications
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Date of publication, distribution, etc.	1994
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent	114 p. :
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc.	"The First Goddess in South Asia" by R.A. Jairazbohy explores the significance of feminine deities within the cultural and religious contexts of South Asia, tracing their origins, development, and influence over time. The book delves into the ways in which goddess worship reflects societal structures, gender roles, and spiritual practices, illustrating how these deities serve as symbols of power, fertility, and protection.<br/><br/>Jairazbohy examines the historical and archaeological evidence that highlights the early manifestations of goddess worship, and discusses key goddesses in South Asian mythology and their impact on art, literature, and social norms. The text also addresses contemporary issues related to femininity, identity, and the ongoing reverence for these divine figures in modern times.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Gender Studies
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Goddess Worship
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element	Religious Studies
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Koha item type	Book
Source of classification or shelving scheme	Dewey Decimal Classification
Suppress in OPAC	No

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Date last seen	Total checkouts	Full call number	Barcode	Price effective from	Koha item type	Lost status	Damaged status	Not for loan	Collection	Withdrawn status	Home library	Current library	Shelving location	Date acquired	Cost, normal purchase price	Date last checked out
10/26/2021		704.948 JAI	1702	10/26/2021	Book				Fine Arts		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	04/25/2008	2000.00
11/02/2023	1	704.948 JAI	11461	10/26/2021	Book				Fine Arts		Marium Abdulla Library	Marium Abdulla Library	Non-Ref	06/26/2014	4500.00	10/25/2023

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