Now available in a revised second edition, this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field, with a look at where the subject is heading.
Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies.
Features self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order.
Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations.
Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults.
Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues.
About the Author
Fiona Bowie is Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Religious Studies at the University of Bristol.
Features
Offers an updated edition of this introduction to the anthropology of religion.
Discusses the origin and development of ideas within the discipline, as well as where the subject is going.
Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies.
Features self-contained chapters, each with its own comprehensive bibliography, so that they can be approached in any order.
Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations.
Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage, spirit possession and cargo cults.
Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues.
