The Anthropology of Religion: An Introduction

About this book

Now available in a revised second edition this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field with a look at where the subject is heading. Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies. Features self-contained chapters each with its own comprehensive bibliography so that they can be approached in any order. Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations. Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure: pilgrimage spirit possession and cargo cults. Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues.