Kim Knott

This book provides a detailed account of the Hare Krishna movement based on extensive documentary research, personal observation, and interviews with the devotees.

The book provides an overview of Hinduism. While it is brief, it provides some useful insights. The section on the mythical stories is interesting. I think reading the Vedas might be helpful. I mildly recommend this book.

Just what you would expect from this series. There must be a strong editing team to maintain such consistency over so many subjects and so many authors.

As the title says, a very short introduction indeed. The book focuses on contemporary Hindu movements and Indian society, somewhat to the detriment of an historical or purely religious perspective. A good entry point for anyone who wants a quick introduction to the Hindu world.