Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
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Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
Studying religion through practice -- The twin transformations of "religion" -- Domains and boundaries of "religion" -- Rituals of transition -- Healing through religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery, faith, and politics : focus on Catholicism in Europe -- Transatlantic religion -- Speech and power -- Authority and leaders -- New religious movements -- Migration and adaptation : focus on Muslims in Europe -- Virtual religion -- Secularism and religious pluralism
Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
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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Languages
English
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN
9781138736795, 9781138221123, 9781315411095, 9781315411095
Pages
ix, 273 Seiten
Edition
Seventh edition
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