Beyond Primitivism - Indigenous Religious Traditions and Modernity (Paperback)

What role do indigenous religions play in today's world?
Beyond Primitivism is a complete appraisal of indigenous religions - faiths integrally connected to the cultures in which they originate, as distinct from global religions of conversion - as practiced across America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific today. At a time when local traditions across the world are colliding with global culture, it explores the future of indigenous faiths as they encounter modernity and globalization. Beyond Primitivism argues that indigenous religions are not irrelevant in modern society, but are dynamic, progressive forces of continuing vitality and influence. Including essays on Haitian vodou, Korean shamanism, and the Sri Lankan 'Wild Man', the contributors reveal the relevance of native religions to millions of believers worldwide, challenging the perception that indigenous faiths are vanishing from the face of the globe.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	2004
Editors:	Jacob K. Olupona
Dimensions:	246 x 174mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	364
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-27320-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-27320-X
Barcode:	9780415273206

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!