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.
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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