Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
Studying religion through practice -- The twin transformations of "religion" -- Domains and boundaries of "religion" -- Rituals of transition -- Healing through religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery, faith, a...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Boston [u.a.]
Prentice Hall
c2011
|
| In: | Year: 2011 |
| Edition: | 5th ed |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Religious ethnology
|
| Further subjects: | B
Religion
B Anthropology of religion |
| Summary: | Studying religion through practice -- The twin transformations of "religion" -- Domains and boundaries of "religion" -- Rituals of transition -- Healing through religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery, faith, and politics : focus on Catholicism in Europe -- Transatlantic religion -- Speech and power -- Authority and leaders -- New religious movements -- Migration and adaptation : focus on Muslims in Europe -- Virtual religion -- Secularism and religious pluralism |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0205795250 |