| Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations Contributor(s): Woodhead, Linda (Editor), Partridge, Christopher (Editor), Kawanami, Hiroko (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415858801 ISBN-13: 9780415858809 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $198.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Religion |
| Dewey: 200 |
| LCCN: 2015030678 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7" W x 9.8" (2.60 lbs) 598 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for those coming to the study of religion for the first time, as well as for those who wish to keep up-to-date with the latest perspectives in the field. This third edition contains new and upgraded pedagogic features, including chapter summaries, key terms and definitions, and questions for reflection and discussion. The first part of the book considers the history and modern practices of the main religious traditions of the world, while the second analyzes trends from secularization to the rise of new spiritualities. Comprehensive and fully international in coverage, it is accessibly written by practicing and specialist teachers. |