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The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft

ISBN: 9780205516230 | 0205516238
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2011

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SummaryTable of Contents
This concise introductory textbook emphasizes the major concepts of both anthropology and the anthropology of religion. It is aimed at students encountering anthropology for the first time. Reviewers describe the text as vivid, rich, user-friendly, accessible, and well-organized. The text examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while incorporating key theoretical concepts. In addition to providing a basic overview of anthropology, including definition of key terms and exposure to ethnographies, the text exposes students ... MORE
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The Anthropological Study of Religion
The Anthropological Perspective
The Definition of Religion
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
Mythology
The Nature of Myths
Understanding Myths
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
Religious Symbols
What is a Symbol?
Sacred Art
Sacred Space and Sacred Time
The Symbolism of Music and Dance
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
Ritual
Ritual and Myth
The Basics of Ritual Performance
A Classification of Rituals
Religious Obligations
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings

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