{"product_id":"the-anthropology-of-religion-an-introduction-paperback","title":"The Anthropology of Religion: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFiona Bowie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available in a revised second edition, this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field, with a look at where the subject is heading. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion now features new chapters on mythology and pilgrimage, as well as coverage of topics such as spirit possession and cargo cults. The volume: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion, illustrating them with specific case studies;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelops ideas throughout the book, linking the work of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholars, and contemporary ideas and practices;\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an appendix offering a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend the discussion of particular issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis accessible textbook will inspire students to explore the field further and encourage them to see that anthropology is not just about reading or doing fieldwork, but offers an enriching way of looking at the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Bowie\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Religious Studies at the University of Bristol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.92 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42119560429703,"sku":"9781405121057","price":104.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4f12d89d94d6093eb3cacc156254e67f.webp?v=1732541659","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-anthropology-of-religion-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}