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Economics of Religion - Anthropological Approaches (Hardcover): Lionel Obadia, Donald C. Wood Economics of Religion - Anthropological Approaches (Hardcover)
Lionel Obadia, Donald C. Wood; Series edited by Donald C. Wood
R3,887 Discovery Miles 38 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Economics of Religion" explores the new paradigms of "religious economics" and "economies of religion" under the scope of transdisciplinary and international perspectives. It examines and appraises some of the recent theoretical developments and methodological innovations in religious and social sciences. This volume offers the chance to extend the analysis of religious behaviours by means of conceptual and methodological models of economics. It goes far beyond the classical "economy and religion" debate, and suggests not only theoretical but also epistemological changes in the study of religion: individual rationality and rational choice, market theory, demand and supply theory, branding and commodification of religion, believers' "consumer" habits, churches' competitive strategies, for example. Of course, these are not exempt from criticism, which this volume also addresses. These detailed and localized case-studies range from experimental to ethnographic methods, psychological to cultural aspects of believing and practising cults in the scope of economics of religion. Geographical areas covered include Nigeria, Bolivia, Italy, Mexico, France, Korea, Nepal and Tonga.

Global Phenomena and Social Sciences - An Interdisciplinary and Comparative Approach (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Jean-Sylvestre... Global Phenomena and Social Sciences - An Interdisciplinary and Comparative Approach (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Jean-Sylvestre Berge, Sophie Harnay, Ulrike Mayrhofer, Lionel Obadia
R2,957 Discovery Miles 29 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers new perspectives on global phenomena that play a major role in today's society and deeply shape the actions of individuals, organizations and nations. In a complex and rapidly changing environment, decision-makers need to gain a better understanding of global phenomena to adapt and to anticipate the evolution of the global context. The authors-ten renowned international scholars of anthropology, economics, law, management and political science-propose an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to social sciences. They analyse how international phenomena, such as globalisation or transnationalisation, transform the disciplines of social sciences from an epistemological standpoint. Explaining what 'global' means in difference disciplines, the authors analyse several global phenomena that characterise today's international environment such as the circulation of norms and ideas, the linkages between war and globalization, corporate governance, and the impact of multinational enterprises on sustainable development and poverty reduction. Providing examples of analytical disciplinary approaches and guidelines for decision-makers in a fast-changing global context this book will be useful to scholars and students of anthropology, economics, law, management and political science as well as practitioners in the private and public sectors.

Buddhism and Business - Merit, Material Wealth, and Morality in the Global Market Economy (Hardcover): Trine Brox, Elizabeth... Buddhism and Business - Merit, Material Wealth, and Morality in the Global Market Economy (Hardcover)
Trine Brox, Elizabeth Williams-Oerberg; Series edited by Mark Michael Rowe; Contributions by Jørn Borup, Trine Brox, …
R2,308 Discovery Miles 23 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although Buddhism is known for emphasizing the importance of detachment from materiality and money, in the last few decades Buddhists have become increasingly ensconced in the global market economy. The contributors to this volume address how Buddhists have become active participants in market dynamics in a global age, and how Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike engage Buddhism economically. Whether adopting market logics to promote the Buddha's teachings, serving as a source of semantics and technologies to maximize company profits, or reacting against the marketing and branding of the religion, Buddhists in the twenty-first century are marked by a heightened engagement with capitalism. Eight case studies present new research on contemporary Buddhist economic dynamics with an emphasis on not only the economic dimensions of religion, but also the religious dimensions of economic relations. In a wide range of geographic settings from Asia to Europe and beyond, the studies examine institutional as well as individual actions and responses to Buddhist economic relations. The research in this volume illustrates Buddhism's positioning in various ways - as a religion, spirituality, and non-religion; an identification, tradition, and culture; a source of values and morals; a world-view and way of life; a philosophy and science; even an economy, brand, and commodity. The work explores Buddhism's flexible and shifting qualities within the context of capitalism, and consumer society's reshaping of its portrayal and promotion in contemporary societies worldwide.

Experiencing Religion, 1 - New Approaches to Personal Religiosity (Paperback): Clara Saraiva, Peter Jan Margry, Lionel Obadia,... Experiencing Religion, 1 - New Approaches to Personal Religiosity (Paperback)
Clara Saraiva, Peter Jan Margry, Lionel Obadia, Kinga Povedak, Jose Mapril
R1,123 R1,051 Discovery Miles 10 510 Save R72 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History - Sociocultural Alternatives (Paperback): David W. Kim New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History - Sociocultural Alternatives (Paperback)
David W. Kim; Foreword by Eileen Barker; Contributions by David W. Kim, Lauren Dover, Catharine Dada, …
R1,411 Discovery Miles 14 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals. The contributors argue that when traditional religions were powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional religions.

New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History - Sociocultural Alternatives (Hardcover): David W. Kim New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History - Sociocultural Alternatives (Hardcover)
David W. Kim; Foreword by Eileen Barker; Contributions by David W. Kim, Lauren Dover, Catharine Dada, …
R3,835 Discovery Miles 38 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals. The contributors argue that when traditional religions were powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional religions.

Buddhism and Business - Merit, Material Wealth, and Morality in the Global Market Economy (Paperback): Trine Brox, Elizabeth... Buddhism and Business - Merit, Material Wealth, and Morality in the Global Market Economy (Paperback)
Trine Brox, Elizabeth Williams-Oerberg; Series edited by Mark Michael Rowe; Contributions by Jorn Borup, Trine Brox, …
R917 Discovery Miles 9 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although Buddhism is known for emphasizing the importance of detachment from materiality and money, in the last few decades Buddhists have become increasingly ensconced in the global market economy. The contributors to this volume address how Buddhists have become active participants in market dynamics in a global age, and how Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike engage Buddhism economically. Whether adopting market logics to promote the Buddha's teachings, serving as a source of semantics and technologies to maximize company profits, or reacting against the marketing and branding of the religion, Buddhists in the twenty-first century are marked by a heightened engagement with capitalism. Eight case studies present new research on contemporary Buddhist economic dynamics with an emphasis on not only the economic dimensions of religion, but also the religious dimensions of economic relations. In a wide range of geographic settings from Asia to Europe and beyond, the studies examine institutional as well as individual actions and responses to Buddhist economic relations. The research in this volume illustrates Buddhism's positioning in various ways-as a religion, spirituality, and non-religion; an identification, tradition, and culture; a source of values and morals; a world-view and way of life; a philosophy and science; even an economy, brand, and commodity. The work explores Buddhism's flexible and shifting qualities within the context of capitalism, and consumer society's reshaping of its portrayal and promotion in contemporary societies worldwide.

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