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Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations

By Linda Woodhead , Hiroko Kawanami , Christopher Partridge

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2001
ISBN
0415217830, 9780415217835
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
7 MB (7516240 bytes)
Edition
annotated edition
Pages
416\0
Time added
2013-12-21 18:32:30

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.

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