Anthropology of Indigenous Religions, Second Edition (2)

Synopsis

The second edition of the Anthropology of Indigenous Religions continues to offer a novel introduction to the ways that anthropologists investigate indigenous religions. The anthropological approach to the study of religion can be viewed as a series of exchanges and debates spanning almost two centuries regarding the nature of religions and its place in human life. This book invites readers to take part in these ongoing conversations while exploring the main elements of the religious life in small-scale societies around the world. New features of the second edition include: - Greater emphasis on both classic and modern anthropological approaches to animism, shamanism, totemism, magic, and witchcraft - Additional topics such as astrology, healers and magical medicine, merit and karma - Revised and expanded treatments of ancestor veneration, soul beliefs, high gods, cosmology, eschatology, religious symbolism, religious objects, shamanism, and magic among others - New charts and graphics to help readers better understand different religious concepts and their anthropological interpretations - New and revised learning activities to help readers engage with the material in the book - Guides to recommended readings for each topic - References to the companion volume, indigenous religions of the world (Lambert 2019), to help readers interpret the ethnographic data presented in that book. Also includes KHQ, a study app that provides students with a variety of study tools that are customized to their course.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

343 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781792409134

Publisher:

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Date of Addition:

09/03/24

Copyrighted By:

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Sociology

Submitted By:

Worth Trust

Proofread By:

Worth Trust

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.