{"product_id":"a-critical-introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-9781032190471","title":"A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on Belief and a rewritten chapter on Essentialism, and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproblems with the concepts of religion and belief systems;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efunctionalism and classification;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eessentialism, socialization, and habitus; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elegitimation, authority, and authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It's an essential text for all students approaching the subje\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Religion 2. Belief 3. Functionalism 4. Classification 5. Essentialism 6. Structure 7. Habitus 8. Legitimation 9. Authority 10. Authenticity Case Study: What Would Jesus Do? \u003ci\u003eAfterword \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018888446295,"sku":"9781032190471","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032190471.jpg?v=1750778534","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-critical-introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-9781032190471","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}