Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft

Name: Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
Author: Rebecca Stein

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Paperback Engels 2017 4e druk 9781138692527

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This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.
The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers:
• increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence;
• fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe;
• further resources via a comprehensive companion website.
This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.