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Description for Myth
Series: Key Concepts in Religion. 192 pages. Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. This book presents an introduction to the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalystic. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRL. Dimension: 214 x 141 x 14. Weight: 238.
This book presents an accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories, meanings and interpretations, all of which are structured around a typical programme of study. Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. In "Myth: Key Concepts in Religion" students will find all the tools they need to achieve an understanding of this complicated topic.Structured around a typical programme of study, Robert Ellwood's accessible introduction covers all the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist ... Read more
This book presents an accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories, meanings and interpretations, all of which are structured around a typical programme of study. Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. In "Myth: Key Concepts in Religion" students will find all the tools they need to achieve an understanding of this complicated topic.Structured around a typical programme of study, Robert Ellwood's accessible introduction covers all the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist ... Read more
Product Details
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847062352
SKU
V9781847062352
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Ref
99-23
About Robert Ellwood
Robert Ellwood was Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. He is author or editor of over 25 books, including textbooks in world religions and religious studies, histories, and works on spirituality.
Reviews for Myth
'The clarity of writing is superb—doubtless related to the sensitive perception of myth that indicates Ellwood's great familiarity with the subject ... A very gracious history of mythological studies is admirably brought in alongside the more general explications of types of myths, and historically important mythographers are introduced quite accessibly. The book will be a superb introduction to mythological studies ... Read more