ISBN:
9780205578610
,
0205578616
Language:
English
Pages:
XVI, 269 S.
,
Ill.
Edition:
4th ed
DDC:
200
Keywords:
Religion
;
Anthropology of religion
;
Religionsethnologie
Abstract:
Studying religion through practice -- Social theory in the anthropology of religion -- Ideas and practices of "religion" in Europe and elsewhere -- Rituals and the shaping of emotions -- Transforming selves -- Extending our powers : magic and healing -- Science and religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery and faith : focus on worldwide Catholicism -- Sacred speech and divine power -- Transnational and diaspora religions -- Focus on Muslims in Europe -- Religion, radicalism, and violence -- Secularisms and religions in modern states
Description / Table of Contents:
Studying religion through practice -- Social theory in the anthropology of religion -- Ideas and practices of "religion" in Europe and elsewhere -- Rituals and the shaping of emotions -- Transforming selves -- Extending our powers : magic and healing -- Science and religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on hinduism -- Imagery and faith : focus on worldwide catholicism -- Sacred speech and divine power -- Transnational and diaspora religions -- Focus on muslims in Europe -- Religion, radicalism, and violence -- Secularisms and religions in modern states
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