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Now available in a revised second edition, this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field, with a look at where the subject is heading. Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies. Features self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order. Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations. Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults. Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD
ISBN-139781405121057
eBay Product ID (ePID)87839842
Product Key Features
Publication NameThe Anthropology of Religion: an Introduction
SubjectAnthropology
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorFiona Bowie
Number of Pages344 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height225 mm
Item Weight498 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorFiona Bowie