Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: The Routledge Companion To The Study Of Religion
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415473286
Pages: 624 Pages
Publication Date: 10/1/2009
Series: Routledge Religion Companions
Category: Religion: General