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The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion - Routledge Religion Companions John R Hinnells 2nd edition
The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion - Routledge Religion Companions
John R Hinnells
The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for courses in Religious Studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion, including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study, before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements. Written by renowned international specialists, this new edition:
- includes eight new chapters, including post-structuralism, religion and economics, religion and the environment, religion and popular culture, and sacred space
- surveys the history of religious studies and the key disciplinary approaches
- explains why the study of religion is relevant in today?s world
- highlights contemporary issues such as globalization, diaspora and politics
- includes annotated reading lists, a glossary and summaries of key points to assist student learning.
624 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 4, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780415473286 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 624 |
| Dimensions | 130 × 175 × 5 mm · 1.14 kg |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Hinnells, John (Liverpool Hope University,UK and Robinson College, University of Cambridge, UK) |