Religions in the Modern World

Name: Religions in the Modern World
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415858809
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Traditions and Transformations

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Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion. It explores the historical backgrounds and contemporary practices of the world's major religious traditions, then examines current trends such as secularization and the emergence of new spiritualities. The book is designed with educational features like chapter summaries, key terms, and reflective questions, making complex ideas accessible to newcomers and those seeking updated perspectives.
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This textbook is ideal for students and educators beginning their exploration of religion as well as readers interested in understanding the evolving religious landscape in a global context.

Description

Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for those coming to the study of religion for the first time, as well as for those who wish to keep up-to-date with the latest perspectives in the field.

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 analyses trends from secularisation to the rise of new spiritualities.

Comprehensive and fully international in coverage, it is accessibly written by practising and specialist teachers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415858809

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 36 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by Christopher Partridge
Edited by Hiroko Kawanami
Edited by Linda Woodhead, MBE

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1200g

Pages: 598

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Linda Woodhead is Professor of Sociology of Religion in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion in Lancaster University, UK. She has published over twenty books, including A Sociology of Prayer (2015), Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition, 2014), and Everyday Lived Islam in Europe (2013). Christopher Partridge is Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University, UK. He is the editor of The Occult World (Routledge, 2015). His research and writing focus on alternative spiritual currents, countercultures and popular music. Hiroko Kawanami is Senior Lecturer in Buddhist Studies in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University, UK. Her recent publications include Renunciation and Empowerment of Buddhist Nuns in Myanmar-Burma (2013) and Buddhism, International Relief Work, and Civil Society (2013, coedited with Geoffrey Samuel).