A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion
Download or Read eBook A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion PDF written by Craig Martin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Craig Martin |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2017-04-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781315474397 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1315474395 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion by : Craig Martin
Book excerpt: A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.
