| The Study of Religion: An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods Revised Edition Contributor(s): Chryssides, George D. (Author), Geaves, Ron (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780938403 ISBN-13: 9781780938400 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $41.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Education |
| Dewey: 200.71 |
| LCCN: 2013033193 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.45 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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'. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chryssides, George D.: - George D. Chryssides is Honorary Research Fellow in Contemporary Religion at the University of Birmingham, UK. |