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Anthropology of Religion: The Basics
£19.00
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?
- 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.
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by Metro
I recommend this book for a really snappy and accessible introduction to an Anthropological approach on religion. It’s not pretentious and to the point. Beilio is able to quickly summarise key concepts & theories. It’s ideal as a launch pad for further reading – I recommend using it as a guide to the basics 🙂