Contemporary Religions in China

Name: Contemporary Religions in China
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138601970
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By Shawn Arthur

Series: Religions in Focus

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Contemporary Religions in China explores the vibrant religious life of laypeople across modern China, focusing on folk and popular religions especially prevalent in rural areas. Through detailed case studies, textboxes, images, and thought questions, the book illuminates what religion means and how it is practised by everyday people in the twenty-first century.
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Ideal for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies, and anthropology seeking an accessible yet detailed introduction to religious practices and ideas in modern China.

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Folk and popular religion is a very significant part of Chinese religious life, especially in rural areas. Contemporary Religions in China focuses on the religious activities of the lay people of contemporary China and their ideas of what it means to be "religious" and to practice "religion". Throughout, the discussion is illustrated with case studies, textboxes, images, thought questions, and further reading, which help to capture what religion is like, how and why it is practiced, and what ‘religion’ means for everyday people across China in the twenty-first century.

Contemporary Religions in China is an ideal introduction to religion in China for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies, and anthropology.

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Contemporary Religions in China

By Shawn Arthur

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Praised for its ethnographic approach, the book offers a clear and thorough examination of religion in contemporary China through the lens of lived experience. James Miller of Duke Kunshan University highlights its honest, theory-informed presentation, while Daniel M. Murray notes its useful inclusion of Chinese characters and pinyin with tones, aiding learners of the language.

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ISBN: 9781138601970

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 300

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About the Author

Shawn Arthur is Assistant Professor of Chinese Religions at Wake Forest University, USA.

Contemporary Religions in China