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Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations
by: Linda Woodhead (Editor), Christopher Partridge (Editor), Hiroko Kawanami (Editor)
Publisher: Routledge
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 2001-12-14
Language: English
Print Length: 412 pages
ISBN-10: 0415217830
ISBN-13: 9780415217835
Book Description
This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of religion, from the religious traditions of Asia and the West, to new forms of religion and spirituality such as New Age.With an historical introduction to each religion and detailed analysis of its place in the modern world, Religions in the Modern World is ideal for newcomers to the study of religion. It incorporates case-studies and anecdotes, text extracts, chapter menus and end-of-chapter summaries, glossaries and annotated further reading sections. Topics covered include: * religion, colonialism and postcolonialism* religious nationalism* women and religion* religion and globalization* religion and authority* the rise of new spiritualities.
Editorial Reviews
This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of religion, from the religious traditions of Asia and the West, to new forms of religion and spirituality such as New Age.With an historical introduction to each religion and detailed analysis of its place in the modern world, Religions in the Modern World is ideal for newcomers to the study of religion. It incorporates case-studies and anecdotes, text extracts, chapter menus and end-of-chapter summaries, glossaries and annotated further reading sections. Topics covered include: * religion, colonialism and postcolonialism* religious nationalism* women and religion* religion and globalization* religion and authority* the rise of new spiritualities.
