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Anthropology and Religion: What We Know, Think, and Question
Robert L. Winzeler
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Description for Anthropology and Religion: What We Know, Think, and Question
Paperback. Drawing from ethnographic examples found throughout the world, this revised and updated text, hailed as the "best general text on religion in anthropology available," offers an introduction to what anthropologists know or think about religion, how they have studied it, and how they interpret or explain it since the late 19th century. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
Drawing from ethnographic examples found throughout the world, this revised and updated text offers an introduction to what anthropologists know or think about religion, how they have studied it, and how they have interpreted or explained it since the late nineteenth century. Robert Winzeler’s balanced consideration of classic topics, basic concepts, and new developments in the anthropological study of religion moves beyond cultural anthropology and ethnography to gather information from physical anthropology, prehistory, and archaeology. Written as a sophisticated but accessible treatment of the issues, Anthropology and Religion is a key text for upper-division courses.
Drawing from ethnographic examples found throughout the world, this revised and updated text offers an introduction to what anthropologists know or think about religion, how they have studied it, and how they have interpreted or explained it since the late nineteenth century. Robert Winzeler’s balanced consideration of classic topics, basic concepts, and new developments in the anthropological study of religion moves beyond cultural anthropology and ethnography to gather information from physical anthropology, prehistory, and archaeology. Written as a sophisticated but accessible treatment of the issues, Anthropology and Religion is a key text for upper-division courses.
Product Details
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
338
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
491g
Number of Pages
338
Place of Publication
California, United States
ISBN
9780759121904
SKU
V9780759121904
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About Robert L. Winzeler
Robert L. Winzeler is professor emeritus of anthropology, University of Nevada, Reno.
Reviews for Anthropology and Religion: What We Know, Think, and Question
This is an excellent review of the vast body of research anthropologists have done on religion around the world and through the history of our species. Winzeler discusses and critiques the underlying assumptions and theoretical orientations as well as the empirical findings of a number of anthropologists. The book is clear that these are not just matters of long ago ... Read more