Religions in the modern world : traditions and transformations / edited by Linda Woodhead, Christopher Partridge, and Hiroko Kawanami.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Woodhead, Linda, editor.

Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- editor.

Kawanami, Hiroko, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religions.

Physical Description:

xvi, 598 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415858809

0415858801

9780415858816

041585881X

OCLC:

916409066