书名: Religion: The Basics (The Basics)
作者: Malory Nye (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 2 edition (June 25, 2008)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415449480
ISBN-13: 978-0415449489
Book Description
From the local to the global level, religion is – more than ever – an important and hotly debated part of modern life in the twenty-first century.
From silver rings to ringtones and from clubs to headscarves, we often find the cultural role and discussion of religion in unexpected ways.
Now in its second edition, Religion: The Basics remains the best introduction to religion and contemporary culture available. The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of:
Review
"Finally, a book written for the general reader that communicates clearly and authoritatively the many advances that have taken place in the academic study of religion over the past generation ... Malory Nye is to be congratulated for providing this crucial service to his colleagues and their students." -- Russell T. McCutcheon, University of Alabama
About the Author
Malory Nye is Acting Principal and Professor of Multiculturalism at the Al-Maktoum Institute, Scotland. He has written a number of books on religion and multiculturalism, and is the founding editor of the journal Culture and Religion.
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作者: Malory Nye (Author)
出版社: Routledge; 2 edition (June 25, 2008)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415449480
ISBN-13: 978-0415449489
Book Description
From the local to the global level, religion is – more than ever – an important and hotly debated part of modern life in the twenty-first century.
From silver rings to ringtones and from clubs to headscarves, we often find the cultural role and discussion of religion in unexpected ways.
Now in its second edition, Religion: The Basics remains the best introduction to religion and contemporary culture available. The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of:
- the study of religion and culture in the twenty-first century
- texts, films and rituals
- cognitive approaches to religion
- globalization and multiculturalism
- spirituality in the West
- popular religion.
Review
"Finally, a book written for the general reader that communicates clearly and authoritatively the many advances that have taken place in the academic study of religion over the past generation ... Malory Nye is to be congratulated for providing this crucial service to his colleagues and their students." -- Russell T. McCutcheon, University of Alabama
About the Author
Malory Nye is Acting Principal and Professor of Multiculturalism at the Al-Maktoum Institute, Scotland. He has written a number of books on religion and multiculturalism, and is the founding editor of the journal Culture and Religion.
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