| Bastide on Religion: The Invention of Candomble Contributor(s): Despland, Michel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845533658 ISBN-13: 9781845533656 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Biography & Autobiography | Social Scientists & Psychologists |
| Dewey: 306.609 |
| LCCN: 2008001912 |
| Series: Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (0.85 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Roger Bastide developed the theory of acculturation which provides a framework for understanding contact between different cultures and beliefs. 'Bastide on Religion' offers a clear introduction to the life and work of this influential scholar. The volume focuses on Bastide's study of Afro-Brazilian religions, in particular his study of Candomble, a religion born from the contact between African and Brazilian cultures. The book outlines Bastide's work on acculturation, his concept of the relationship between religion and culture, and his challenge to many dominant approaches to economic development. |
