Author: Linda Woodhead
Title: Religions in the Modern World
Description: Routledge 2001 Paperback, 480pp. This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of religion, from the religious traditions of Asia and the West, to new forms of religion and spirituality such as New Age. With an historical introduction to each religion and detailed analysis of its place in the modern world, Religions in the Modern Worldis ideal for newcomers to the study of religion. It incorporates case-studies and anecdotes, text extracts, chapter menus and end-of-chapter summaries, glossaries and annotated further reading sections. Topics covered include: * religion, colonialism and postcolonialism * religious nationalism * women and religion * religion and globalization * religion and authority * the rise of new spiritualities. Heavy. (ISBN: 9780415217842). Very Good.

Keywords: Religion9780415217842 9780415217842


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