Religions in Practice An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion

This widely used textbook offers a unique perspective on how people engage in everyday religious practices, such as prayer, sacrifice, pilgrimage, and dress, as well as investigates major issues of gender, nation-states, and laws with respect to religion.Highlights of the Third Edition Chapter 1, "Studying Religion through Practice" brings the entire volume up to date by relating the approach taken in the text to post-9/11 concerns. A new Chapter 2, "Social Theory in the Anthropology of Religion," considers the role of social theory in shaping the study of religion through an examination of the contemporary importance of work by Tylor, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Freud, and more recent theorists. Chapters 3 and 4 from the Second Edition have been combined into a single chapter--Chapter 4, "Rituals and the Shaping of Emotions." Chapter 6, "Patterns, Powers, and the Self" includes new sections on sports magic and new religions in the United States including Wicca or modern witchcraft. An entirely new Chapter 14, "Religion, Violence, and War," examines the role that religious beliefs and organizations play in promoting violence and war. Don't Miss These Special Value Package Options Research Navigatortrade; Research Navigatortrade;can be a student's best friend when they're facing a large research project. Especially helpful with the toughest challenge--getting started--Research Navigatortrade;offers a comprehensive, step-by-step walk-through of the research process, along with access to some of the most respected source databases available. Access toResearch Navigatortrade;--a $15 value--is FREE when packaged with a new Allyn & Bacon Anthropology textbook! If this text did not come packaged withResearch Navigatortrade;, look for it in your bookstore or visit http://www.researchnavigator.com today to purchase immediate access.Themes of the Times for Cultural Anthropology This collection of recent articles fromThe New York Timeswill give you insight into current issues and debates, highlight interesting research, and show some of the practical applications of studying anthropology. Available FREE when packaged with a new Allyn & Bacon Anthropology textbook!Contact your local Allyn & Bacon representative and request special packaging codes to take advantage of these great offers.Bowen, John Richard is the author of 'Religions in Practice An Approach to the Anthropology of Religion', published 2004 under ISBN 9780205418145 and ISBN 0205418147.