REVIEWS

 
 
India and Europe: An Essay in Philosophical Understanding
Wilhelm Halbfass' book by the above name appeared in 1988 and swiftly became one of the most influential texts among contemporary literature committed to a serious understanding of hermeneutical issues related to the east-west dialog. In this review, Debashish Banerji explores the offerings and challenges of this book, which looks at the roots of Neo-Hinduism by considering the major figures of the turn-of-the-century Bengal Renaissance, including Rammohun Roy, Debendranath and Rabindranath Tagores, Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Vivekananda, Sri Aurobindo and others.
 
Real Om Cooking: A Vegetarian Potluck in a Magical Garden
Barbara Hansen reviews a First Saturday potluck at the Center for The Los Angeles Times (August 18, 1999).