5. The Vedic Period: The Esoteric Rhythm of Sacrifice

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Part I: Positions
5. 1. Introduction 1
6. 2. Thinking Clearly about Corruption 31
7. 3. The Corruption of Society: Locating Kernels of Mistrust 66
8. Part II: Tales
9. 4. Early Symptoms of Corruption: Harappan Routines of Bodily Practice 115
10. 5. The Vedic Period: The Esoteric Rhythm of Sacrifice 148
11. 6. Dharma Yuga: Contentions over Justice 186
12. 7. Trade Winds: Building Global Connections of Corruption 237
13. 8. Conclusions: Corporate Power and Its Dissolution, or The Future of Corruption 265
14. Notes 291
15. Acknowledgments 361
16. Index 363