| Religion: The Basics Contributor(s): Nye, Malory (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415263794 ISBN-13: 9780415263795 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $17.77 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: Is religion the same as culture? How does it fit with life in the modern world? Do you have to "believe" to be part of one? From televangelism in the American South to the wearing of hijab in Britain and Egypt; from the rise of paganism to the aftermath of 9/11, this accessible guide looks at the ways in which religion interacts with the everyday world in which we live. A comprehensive introduction to the world of religion, it covers aspects including: * Religion and culture * How power operates in religion * Gender issues * The role of belief, rituals and religious texts * Religion in the contemporary world Religion: The Basics offers an invaluable and up-to-date overview for anyone wanting to find out more about this fascinating subject. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 200 |
| LCCN: 2003060315 |
| Series: Basics |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.04" W x 8.04" (0.51 lbs) 304 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Is religion the same as culture? How does it fit with life in the modern world? Do you have to 'believe' to be part of one? From televangelism in the American South to the wearing of hijab in Britain and Egypt; from the rise of paganism to the aftermath of September 11th, this accessible guide looks at the ways in which religion interacts with the everyday world in which we live. A comprehensive introduction to the world of religion, it includes: * religion and culture * how power operates in religion * gender issues * the role of belief, rituals, and religious texts * religion in the contemporary world Religion: The Basics offers an invaluable and up-to-date overview for anyone wanting to find out more about this fascinating subject. |