The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
Author | : Rebecca Stein |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2017-05-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781315532165 |
ISBN-13 | : 1315532166 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft written by Rebecca Stein and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material. The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: • increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence; • fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe; • further resources via a comprehensive companion website. This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.