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Religion, Tradition and the Popular
. Ed(S): Schlehe, Judith; Sandkuhler, Evamaria
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Paperback. Editor(s): Schlehe, Judith; Sandkuhler, Evamaria. Num Pages: 286 pages, 4 b/w & 4 colour illus. BIC Classification: HRAC; JFCA; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
A rapid development of religious popular cultures and lifestyles can be observed across the globe. This book provides unique case studies from Asia and Europe illustrating new religious practices, forms of articulation and mass mediatization, all of which render religious traditions significant for contemporary issues and concerns. The essays examine experiences of spirituality in combination with commercialization and expressive performative practices as well as everyday politics of identity. Based on innovative theoretical reflections, the essays take into consideration what the transcultural negotiation of religion, tradition and the popular signifies in different places and social contexts. With contributions by Anthony Reid, ... Read more
A rapid development of religious popular cultures and lifestyles can be observed across the globe. This book provides unique case studies from Asia and Europe illustrating new religious practices, forms of articulation and mass mediatization, all of which render religious traditions significant for contemporary issues and concerns. The essays examine experiences of spirituality in combination with commercialization and expressive performative practices as well as everyday politics of identity. Based on innovative theoretical reflections, the essays take into consideration what the transcultural negotiation of religion, tradition and the popular signifies in different places and social contexts. With contributions by Anthony Reid, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
, Germany
ISBN
9783837626131
SKU
V9783837626131
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About . Ed(S): Schlehe, Judith; Sandkuhler, Evamaria
Judith Schlehe (Prof. Dr.) is head of the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Freiburg/Brsg., Germany. Evamaria Sandkühler (MA) is a PhD candidate at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Freiburg/Brsg., Germany.
Reviews for Religion, Tradition and the Popular
»Den Herausgeberinnen [ist] ein facettenreicher Überblick über ein hochaktuelles Thema gelungen, der für Historikerinnen, Sozialanthropologinnen und Religionswissenschaftlerinnen gleichermaßen interessant ist.« Karénina Kollmar-Paulenz, SZRKG, 109 (2015) »Rich in empirical material as well as theory-led debate, this volume is interesting for everyone concerned with religion and/or popular culture across disciplines.« Maike Neufend, KULT_online, 40 (2014) Reviewed in: www.lehrerbibliothek.de, 30.05.2014, ... Read more