Introducing anthropology of religion : culture to the ultimate / Jack David Eller.
"Written by an experienced teacher, this basic introduction to the anthropology of religion explores key contemporary issues such as: definitions, theories, beliefs, symbols and language, and behaviour. The second part of the book analyzes:religion in the modern worldviolencefundamentalismkey w...
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
Routledge,
2007.
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Summary: | "Written by an experienced teacher, this basic introduction to the anthropology of religion explores key contemporary issues such as: definitions, theories, beliefs, symbols and language, and behaviour. The second part of the book analyzes:religion in the modern worldviolencefundamentalismkey world religions and new religious movements.Unlike other introductions which have tended to focus solely on traditional anthropological areas, this book also shows how to apply an anthropological approach to contemporary world religions, reflecting broader trends.Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the perfect resource for students."--Publisher description. |
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Physical Description: | xv, 352 pages ; 26 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-345) and index. |
ISBN: | 0415408954 9780415408950 0415408962 9780415408967 |