The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft: Fourth Edition - Brossura

Stein, Rebecca

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ISBN 10: 1138692522 ISBN 13: 9781138692527

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2017

Riassunto

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.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

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.

Product Description:

ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT, 4TH EDN by Rebecca Stein, Philip L. Stein, 9781138692527

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1138692522
• ISBN 13: 9781138692527
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 332
• Redattore: Stein Philip