Description
| Product ID: | 9781350243804 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion |
| Subtitle: | A Critical Exploration |
| Authors: | Author: Dr. Amy R. Whitehead, George D. Chryssides |
| Page Count: | 200 |
| Subjects: | Religion: general, Religion: general, Religious issues and debates, Religious issues & debates |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following:– Why is this concept problematic?– What are the origins of the concept?– How is it used or misused, and by whom?– Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses?– Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion?Concepts covered include:– Belief– Religion – Magic– Secularisation – ViolenceThis is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion. This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following:– Why is this concept problematic?– What are the origins of the concept?– How is it used or misused, and by whom?– Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses?– Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion?Concepts covered include:– Belief– Religion – Magic– Secularisation – ViolenceThis is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion. |
| Imprint Name: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-08 |