Anthropology of Religion: The Basics
James Bielo
€ 26.99
€ 26.93
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Anthropology of Religion: The Basics
Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: HRA; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 210.
Anthropology of Religion: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introductory text organized around key issues that all anthropologists of religion face. This book uses a wide range of historical and ethnographic examples to address not only what is studied by anthropologists of religion, but how such studies are approached. It addresses questions such as:
- How do human agents interact with gods and spirits?
- What is the nature of doing religious ethnography?
- Can the immaterial be embodied in the body, language and material objects?
- What is the role of ritual, time, and place in religion?
... Read more
- Why is charisma important for religious movements?
- How do global processes interact with religions?
With international case studies from a range of religious traditions, suggestions for further reading, and inventive reflection boxes, Anthropology of Religion: The Basics is an essential read for students approaching the subject for the first time.
Show LessProduct Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
The Basics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415731256
SKU
V9780415731256
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-20
About James Bielo
James S. Bielo is Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Miami University, Ohio, USA.
Reviews for Anthropology of Religion: The Basics
"Anthropologist Bielo uses a wide range of ethnographic examples to highlight human interactions with spirits, the embodiment of spirits in language and material objects, and the multiple roles of ritual, time, and place in religious expressions. He astutely focuses on interactions between major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and local religious traditions...Chapters follow a logical progression, giving readers ... Read more