Rebecca Stein, Philip L Stein

The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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 offers increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism and other topics, as well as fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe. Further resources are available via a comprehensive companion website. This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 4th edition
• Seitenzahl: 310
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 726g
• ISBN-13: 9781138719972
• ISBN-10: 1138719978
• Artikelnr.: 57061472

Autorenporträt

Rebecca L. Stein is Professor of Anthropology and Department Chair at Los Angeles Valley College, USA. Philip L. Stein is Professor of Anthropology (Emeritus) at Los Angeles Pierce College, USA. He is a fellow of the American Anthropological Association and a past president of the Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface 1. The Anthropological Study of Religion 2. Mythology 3. Religious Symbols 4. Ritual 5. Altered States of Consciousness 6. Religious Specialists 7. Magic and Divination 8. Souls
Ghosts
and Death 9. Gods and Spirits 10. Witchcraft 11. The Search for new Meaning 12. Religion
Conflict
and Peace Glossary Index