Front Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: The Hindu Tradition; Chapter 1: Hinduism: The Tradition Speaks for Itself; Chapter 2: Social and Demographic Characteristics of Britain's Hindu Population; Part Two: Issues Related to Healthcare; Chapter 3: The Need for Cultural Sensitivity; Chapter 4: Birth and Childhood Customs; Chapter 5: Marriage and Family Life; Chapter 6: Death and Bereavement; Appendix 1: Important Hindu Deities; Appendix 2: Twelve Important Festivals; Appendix 3: Important Hindu Groups Represented in the UK
Appendix 4: Hindu Resources on the World Wide WebAppendix 5: Dietary Leaflets; Glossary; Back Cover
