{"title":"James Bielo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Bielo\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the study of religion through an anthropological lens. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAnthropology of Religion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e, provide clear and accessible introductions to complex concepts, making them valuable resources for both students and general readers interested in understanding the intersections of culture, belief, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmphasising clarity and academic rigour, Bielo’s books belong within the realm of Education \u0026amp; Reference, addressing foundational topics in the anthropology of religion. Readers can expect thoughtful engagement with themes that illuminate how religious practices shape and reflect human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anthropology-of-religion-the-basics-by-james-bielo-9780415731249","title":"Anthropology of Religion: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthropology of Religion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introductory text organised around key issues that all anthropologists of religion face. This book uses a wide range of historical and ethnographic examples to address not only what is studied by anthropologists of religion, but how such studies are approached. It addresses questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow do human agents interact with gods and spirits?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is the nature of doing religious ethnography?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCan the immaterial be embodied in the body, language and material objects?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is the role of ritual, time, and place in religion?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhy is charisma important for religious movements?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow do global processes interact with religions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith international case studies from a range of religious traditions, suggestions for further reading, and inventive reflection boxes, \u003cem\u003eAnthropology of Religion: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for students approaching the subject for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605003714796,"sku":"9780415731249","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415731249-anthropology-of-religion-the-basics.jpg?v=1778119743"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-bielo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}