The Study of Religion - An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explaining the history of the methodology, including ideas of key theorists, and discusses key issues in the field, such as gender, phenomenology, and the insider/outsider discourse. Updated throughout, additional material includes: -New chapter on colonialism and post-colonialism -New chapter on insider/outsider discourse -Coverage of 'cyber-religion' and the internet as a research tool in religious studies Study and classroom features in each chapter include: -Chapter outlines -Case studies -Boxed key concepts -Discussion questions -Chapter bibliographies The text is illustrated throughout with 35 images, and extra resources can be found online, including additional coverage of 'levels of religion'.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	George D. Chryssides • Ron Geaves
Dimensions:	244 x 169 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	392
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-78093-700-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	1-78093-700-8
Barcode:	9781780937007

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