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Religion: The Basics
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Product Description
The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of:
* The study of religion and culture in the 21st century
* Texts, films and rituals
* Cognitive approaches to religion
* Globalisation and multiculturalism
* Spirituality in the West
* Popular religion.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #405041 in Books
- Published on: 2008-05-22
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 232 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
Praise for the 1st edition:
'Finally, a book written for the general reader that communicates clearly and authoritatively the many advances that have taken place in the academic study of religion over the past generation. Malory Nye is to be congratulated for providing this crucial service to his colleagues and their students.' -Russel T. McCutcheon, University of Alabama
'The most comprehensive and accesssible introduction available to the study of religion from the point of view of cultural studies.' -William E. Paden, University of Vermont
From the Back Cover
From the local to the global level, religion is - more than ever - an important and hotly debated part of modern life in the 21st century.
From silver rings to ringtones and from clubs to headscarves we often find the cultural role and discussion of religion in unexpected ways.
Now in its second edition, Religion: the Basics remains the best introduction to religion and contemporary culture available.
The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of:
* The study of religion and culture in the 21st century
* Texts, films and rituals
* Cognitive approaches to religion
* Globalisation and multiculturalism
* Spirituality in the West
* Popular religion
With new case studies, linking cultural theory to real world religious experience and practice, and guides to further reading, Religion: the Basics is an essential buy for students wanting to get to grips with this hotly debated topic.
About the Author
Malory Nye is Acting Principal and Professor of Multiculturalism at the Al-Maktoum Institute, Scotland. He has written a number of books on religion and multiculturalism, and is the founding editor of the journal Culture and Religion.
