Understanding Theories of Religion. An Introduction - Ivan Strenski
Автор: | Ivan Strenski |
Издательство: | John Wiley & Sons Limited |
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Жанр произведения: | Зарубежная эзотерическая и религиозная литература |
Год издания: | 0 |
isbn: | 9781118457702 |
Featuring comprehensive updates and additions, the second edition of Understanding Theories of Religion explores the development of major theories of religion through the works of classic and contemporary figures. • A new edition of this introductory text exploring the core methods and theorists in religion, spanning the sixteenth-century through to the latest theoretical trends • Features an entirely new section covering religion and postmodernism; race, sex, and gender; and religion and postcolonialism • Examines the development of religious theories through the work of classic and contemporary figures from the history of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology • Reveals how the study of religion evolved in response to great cultural conflicts and major historical events • Student-friendly features include chapter introductions and summaries, biographical vignettes, a timeline, a glossary, and many other learning aids