{"product_id":"anthropology-of-religion-the-basics-9780415731256","title":"Anthropology of Religion The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthropology of Religion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introductory text organized around key issues that all anthropologists of religion face. This book uses a wide range of historical and ethnographic examples to address not only what is studied by anthropologists of religion, but how such studies are approached. It addresses questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do human agents interact with gods and spirits?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the nature of doing religious ethnography?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan the immaterial be embodied in the body, language and material objects?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the role of ritual, time, and place in religion?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is charisma important for religious movements?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do global processes interact with religions?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith international case studies from a range of religious traditions, suggestions for further reading, and inventive reflection boxes, \u003cem\u003eAnthropology of Religion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for students approaching the subject for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Anthropologist Bielo uses a wide range of ethnographic examples to highlight human interactions with spirits, the embodiment of spirits in language and material objects, and the multiple roles of ritual, time, and place in religious expressions. He astutely focuses on interactions between major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism) and local religious traditions...Chapters follow a logical progression, giving readers a sense of the anthropology of religion as a discipline. 'Reflection Boxes' invite readers to think critically and analytically about particular anthropological issues by applying conceptual models to specific case studies. The book is well indexed and ends with useful suggestions for further reading. A highly accessible and authoritative text organized around key issues anthropologists encounter in the study of religion. Summing Up: Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - S. D. Glazier, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln\u003c\/em\u003e, CHOICE Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"What makes the text particularly helpful and interesting is Bielo's theoretical contribution...It also conveys something often lacking in academic books - a palatable passion for the subject.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eReligion\u003c\/em\u003e (review by Abby Day and Simon Coleman)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is a short but powerful book, and one that I would recommend to anyone who is searching for an engaging introduction to the anthropology of religion\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Kate Yanina DeConinck, \u003cem\u003eUniversity of San Diego\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What is \"Religion\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Doing Religious Ethnography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Bodies, Words, and Things\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: In Time, In Place\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Who Do You Trust?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Going Global\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018189439319,"sku":"9780415731256","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415731256.jpg?v=1750775959","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/anthropology-of-religion-the-basics-9780415731256","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}