| Introduction to the Study of Religion Contributor(s): Ring, Nancy C. (Author), Nash, Kathleen S. (Author), MacDonald, Mary N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570759979 ISBN-13: 9781570759970 Publisher: Orbis Books OUR PRICE: $39.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 200 |
| LCCN: 2012015183 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.30 lbs) 411 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This introductory text helps students think through the basic questions that arise in the study of religion. What is the nature of religious experience? How does religion shape the actions of individuals and communities? How does religion promote or inhibit human development and well-being? This 2nd edition has been updated throughout, including new examples, new themes such as religious fundamentalism and violence, and a new emphasis on environmental issues. |