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Author:   Rebecca Stein ,  Philip L Stein
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.406kg
ISBN:  

9780205516230

ISBN 10:   0205516238
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   31 May 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780205718115
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. The Anthropological Study of Religion The Anthropological Perspective The Definition of Religion Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 2. Mythology The Nature of Myths Understanding Myths Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 3. 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 4. Ritual Ritual and Myth The Basics of Ritual Performance A Classification of Rituals Religious Obligations Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 5. Altered States of Consciousness The Nature of Altered States of Consciousness Ethnographic Examples of Altered States of Consciousness Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 6. Religious Practitioners Shamans Priests Other Specialists Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 7. Magic and Divination The World of Magic Magic in Society Divination Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 8. Souls, Ghosts and Death Souls and Ancestors Bodies and Souls Death Rituals Days of Death Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 9. Gods and Spirits Spirits Gods Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 10. Witchcraft The Concept of Witchcraft in Small-Scale Societies Euro-American Witchcraft Beliefs Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes 11. The Search for New Meaning Adaptation and Change Revitalization Movements Neo-Paganism and Revival New Religious Movements Fundamentalism Conclusion Summary Suggested Readings Suggested Web Sites Study Questions Endnotes

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