The anthropology of religion : an introduction / Fiona Bowie.
"Now available in a revised second edition, this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field, with a look at where the subject is heading. Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropolo...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Malden, MA ; Oxford :
Blackwell,
2006.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | Contributor biographical information |
| Summary: | "Now available in a revised second edition, this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field, with a look at where the subject is heading. Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies. Features self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order. Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations. Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults. Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues."--Publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 332 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1405121041 9781405121040 140512105X 9781405121057 |