The Anthropology of Religion
€46.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781405121057 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Publishing Date | 16/11/2005 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €44.25 |
| Tax | €2.65 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €46.90 |
| Availability | 3 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
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.