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The Anthropology of Religion (2nd Edition)

Fiona Bowie

Paperback 2005-11-16

Publisher Description

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.

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Publisher Description

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.

Koorong Code240707
ISBN140512105X
EAN9781405121057
Pages344
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryWorld Religions
PublisherBlackwell Publishing
Publication DateNov 2005
Dimensions15 x 149 x 226mm
Weight0.430kg

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