Religions in the modern world : traditions and transformations
Linda Woodhead (Editor), Christopher H. Partridge (Editor), Hiroko Kawanami (Editor)
This third edition contains new and upgraded pedagogic features, including chapter summaries, key terms and definitions, and questions for reflection and discussion. The first part of the book considers the history and modern practices of the main religious traditions of the world, while the second analyzes trends from secularization to the rise of new spiritualities. Comprehensive and fully international in coverage, it is accessibly written by practicing and specialist teachers. -- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2016
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, Abingdon, Oxon, 2016
xvi, 598 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
9780415858809, 9780415858816, 0415858801, 041585881X
916409066
How to study religion / Kim Knott
Hinduism / David Smith
Buddhism / Cathy Cantwell and Hiroko Kawanami
Sikhism / Gurinder Singh Mann
Chinese religions / Stephan Feuchtwang
Judaism / Seth Kunin
Christianity / Linda Woodhead
Islam / Anna Bigelow
Religion in Africa / Mark Faulkner
Native American religions / Kenneth Mello)
Spirituality / Giselle Vincett and Linda Woodhead
Paganism / Graham Harvey
Contemporary esotericism / Kennet Granholm
New religious movements / Douglas E. Cowan
Religion and migration / Manuel Vásquez
Religion and politics / Paul Djupe
Religion and violence / Ian Reader
Religion and gender / Linda Woodhead
Religion and popular culture / Christopher Partridge
Secularism and secularization / Grace Davie, Rebecca Catto, and Linda Woodhead