The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
- ISBN-10
- 1315532158
- ISBN-13
- 9781315532158
- Series
- The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 310
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-05-08
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Rebecca Stein, Philip L. Stein
Description
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.
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