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.

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ISBN: 9781405121057
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS - published 15/11/2005
Format: Paperback