| Myth: Key Concepts in Religion Contributor(s): Ellwood, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847062350 ISBN-13: 9781847062352 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $35.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 Annotation: Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. In Myth: Key Concepts in Religion students will find all the tools they need to achieve an |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 201.3 |
| LCCN: 2008019920 |
| Series: Key Concepts in Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "The book will be a superb introduction to mythological studies for a long time to come." -William G. Doty, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa author of Myth: A Handbook (University of Alabama Press, 2007) Structured around a typical program of study, Robert Ellwood's accessible introduction covers all the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalytic, and includes illustrative examples throughout, including modern literary and cinematic myths, from Star Wars to The Lord of the Rings. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ellwood, Robert: - Robert Ellwood was Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. He is author or editor of over 25 books, including textbooks in world religions and religious studies, histories, and works on spirituality. |
