The anthropology of religion : an introduction
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The anthropology of religion : an introduction
Blackwell, c2000
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- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
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: hbk ISBN 9780631208471
内容説明
We undertook extensive research into the second edition of this volume. A number of adopters were questionnaired, half of them in the UK, and other half in the US. As a result of this questionnairing it became apparent that the following changes should be made to the book: a chapter added on mythology - this was requested by both US and UK, and anthropology and religious studies lecturers. In addition, the following topics will be added to the book: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults. These need not have whole chapters but will be inserted into the existing structure. At the same time, we will up-date the design, add a small number of illustrations, and provide a rather more attactive cover.Other than this, everyone was very happy with the volume. These are some of the comments: "I think it is a terrific text". "I am extremely impressed with the work as it is, but I would voice my interest in seeing a good chapter on myth." "Good survey of all methodologies appropriate to the academic study of religion". "As far as the content of the text goes, I have only praise for this text. Her treatment of the Rom peoples is first rate and is a wonderful test case.
Her insertion of brief "portraits" of individuals who contributed to the anthropology of religion is invaluable. It puts anthropology right where it should be - as a discipline which itself has a story/history and so can be contextualized." "It is an excellent book and I'm sure the revision will keep it excellent. It serves very well to introduce the Anthropology of Religion, and is excellent for first view of significant issues (e.g. shamans and witches)." "As an undergraduate text this is clearly written and very straightforward".
目次
Introduction. 1. Historical Developments. 2. The Body and Society. 3. Maintaining Boundaries. 4. Sex and Gender. 5. Religion, Culture and The Environment. 6. Rites of Passage and Ritual Violence. 7. Shamanism. 8. Witchcraft and The Evil Eye. 9. Spirit Possession Cults. 10. Pilgrimage.
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: pbk. ISBN 9780631208488
内容説明
This introductory text combines discussion of the origin and development of ideas and debates within the anthropology of religion with a look at where the subject is going today. It 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. There is a development of ideas throughout the book, but each of the eight chapters is also self-contained, with its own extensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order. Each chapter introduces the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies. For example: witchcraft in America is illustrated with Evans-Pritchard's famous study of the Azande and witchcraft in Cameroon; shamanism is discussed with reference to 'classical' shamanism in the Arctic, and to contemporary 'neo-shamanism'; and the ways in which anthropologists approach ritual are examined, particularly in relation to women's initiation ceremonies.
Throughout, links are made between the work of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century scholars, and contemporary ideas and practices. The appendix comprises a list of ethnographic films and videos that can also be used to illustrate and extend the issues raised in the various chapters.
目次
Introduction. 1. Historical Developments. 2. The Body and Society. 3. Maintaining Boundaries. 4. Sex and Gender. 5. Religion, Culture and The Environment. 6. Rites of Passage and Ritual Violence. 7. Shamanism. 8. Witchcraft and The Evil Eye. 9. Spirit Possession Cults. 10. Pilgrimage.
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