Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion

Name: Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
Author: John R. Bowen

Author

John R. Bowen

Publisher

Pearson/Allyn and Bacon

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Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion / John R. Bowen

Publication Details

بوستون : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon، 2009م

Physical Description

xvi, 269 p.: ill.; 24 cm.

Subject

Religion
Anthropology of religion

Language

انگلیسی

Includes bibliographical references )p. 742-752( and index.

Contents

Studying religion through practice -- Social theory in the anthropology of religion -- Ideas and practices of "religion" in Europe and elsewhere -- Rituals and the shaping of emotions -- Transforming selves -- Extending our powers : magic and healing -- Science and religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery and faith : focus on worldwide Catholicism -- Sacred speech and divine power -- Transnational and diaspora religions -- Focus on Muslims in Europe -- Religion, radicalism, and violence -- Secularisms and religions in modern states

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