Theories of Religion A Reader |
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Author:
| Kunin, Seth |
ISBN: | 978-0-8135-3965-2 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2006 |
Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $35.95 |
Book Description:
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This book provides a comprehensive selection of readings that relate to and explore the definition of religion. The texts come from a wide range of approaches, unified both by the questions they are addressing and their broadly social scientific perspective. The disciplines covered include anthropology, phenomenology, psychology and sociology. The editors have also included some key texts relating to the feminist approach to and critique of religion.
This book provides a comprehensive selection of readings that relate to and explore the definition of religion. The texts come from a wide range of approaches, unified both by the questions they are addressing and their broadly social scientific perspective. The disciplines covered include anthropology, phenomenology, psychology and sociology. The editors have also included some key texts relating to the feminist approach to and critique of religion.