Ivan Strenski: 2 books
Understanding Theories of Religion
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2015
Featuring comprehensive updates and additions, the second edition of Understanding Theories of Religion explores the development of major theories of religion through the works of classic and contemporary figures.
• A new edition of this introductory text exploring the core methods and theorists...
Dumont on Religion
Difference, Comparison, Transgression
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
Louis Dumont was a prominent anthropologist and sociologist whose work - notably on Indian society - influenced the study of religion. 'Dumont on Religion' introduces Dumont's work on kinship studies, structural theory, and his views on idealism. Subjects of particular interest to students of religion...