The Anthropology of Religion: An Introduction (Bowie Fiona)(Paperback)

The Anthropology of Religion: An Introduction (Bowie Fiona)(Paperback)

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: The Basics (Bielo James)(Paperback)

Anthropology of Religion: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introductory text organized around key issues that all anthropologists of religion face. This book uses a wide range of historical and ethnographic examples to address not only what is studied by anthropologists of religion, but how

Anthropology and Law: A Critical Introduction (Goodale Mark)(Paperback)

An introduction to the anthropology of law that explores the connections between law, politics, and technology.From legal responsibility for genocide to rectifying past injuries to indigenous people, the anthropology of law addresses some of the crucial ethical issues of our day. Over the past

Introduction to Physical Anthropology (Jurmain Robert)(Paperback)

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY brings the study of physical anthropology to life! With a focus on the big picture of human evolution, the 15th Edition helps you master the basic principles of the subject and arrive at an understanding of the human species and its place in the biological

An Anthropology of Money: A Critical Introduction (Di Muzio Tim)(Paperback)

An Anthropology of Money: A Critical Introduction shows how our present monetary system was imposed by elites and how they benefit from it. The book poses the question: how, by looking at different forms of money, can we appreciate that they have different effects? The authors demonstrate how

Reader in Anthropology of Reli (Lambek Michael)(Paperback)

A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion is a collection of some of the most significant classic and contemporary writings in the field. Updated in its second edition, this volume examines numerous aspects of religion in a diversity of cultures and expands upon the idea of what we mean by

Anthropology of the Arts: A Reader (Bakke Gretchen)(Paperback)

A comprehensive introduction to the anthropology of the arts, this is the first textbook to go beyond visual art to cover the arts more broadly. Drawing together media such as painting, sound, performance, video, and film, it presents a clear overview of the cross-cultural human experience of art

An Introduction to Hinduism 1ed (Flood Gavin D.)(Paperback)

This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr. Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism as both a global religion and a form of

An Introduction to Theological Anthropology: Humans, Both Creaturely and Divine (Farris Joshua R.)(Paperback)

Written from an evangelical perspective, this comprehensive introduction explores some of the most important issues in theological

Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (Ahearn Laura M.)(Paperback)

A new, fully revised edition of this bestselling textbook in linguistic anthropology, updated to address the impacts of globalization, pandemics, and other contemporary socio-economic issues in the study of language Living Language: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology has introduced

Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction (Deming Willoughby)(Paperback)

Understanding the Religions of the World offers a new approach to the study of religion which moves away from the purely descriptive and instead helps students understand how religions actually 'work'. Covering all the main faith traditions, it combines historical context, contemporary beliefs and

Economic Anthropology (Hann Chris)(Paperback)

This book is a new introduction to the history and practice of economic anthropology by two leading authors in the field. They show that anthropologists have contributed to understanding the three great questions of modern economic history: development, socialism and one-world capitalism. In doing

Religion in 5 Minutes (Hughes Aaron W.)(Paperback)

Religion in Five Minutes provides an accessible and lively introduction to the questions about religion and religious behaviour that interest most of us, whether or not we personally identify with - or practice - a religion. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader, the book offers

Decolonizing Anthropology: Moving Further Toward an Anthropology for Liberation (Harrison Faye V.)(Paperback)

'provides a most-needed analysis of the benefits and limitations of the new cultural anthropology.' Bolles American Ethnologist, 1994 'groundbreaking' Levinson The Teachers College Record, 2008 DECOLONIZING ANTHROPOLOGY is part of a broader effort that aims to advance the critical reconstruction of

Cultural Approaches to Studying Religion: An Introduction to Theories and Methods (Bloesch Sarah J.)(Paperback)

This is the first book to provide an introduction to contemporary cultural approaches to the study of religion. This book makes sophisticated ideas accessible at an introductory level, and examines the analytic tools of scholars in religious studies, as well as in related disciplines that have

The Aztecs: A Very Short Introduction (Carrasco David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction employs the disciplines of history, religious studies, and anthropology as it illuminates the complexities of Aztec life. Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture, astronomy, city planning, poetry, and philosophy, who were also profoundly committed to cosmic

Anthropology of Landscape: The Extraordinary in the Ordinary (Tilley Christopher)(Paperback)

An Anthropology of Landscape tells the fascinating story of a heathland landscape in south-west England and the way different individuals and groups engage with it. Based on a long-term anthropological study, the book emphasises four individual themes: embodied identities, the landscape as a

An Introduction to Religion and Politics: Theory and Practice (Fox Jonathan)(Paperback)

Jane Austen: A Brief Life (Stafford Fiona)(Paperback)

An elegant and accessible introduction to the life and works of one of England's greatest and most popular novelists 'I want to salute Fiona Stafford's brilliant [book]. . . . It tells one all one needs to know about Jane Austen, and, best of all, leaves one wanting to read the novels once more,

Introduction to the Study of Religion (Rodrigues Hillary P.)(Paperback)

Why do people study religion? How have they studied it in the past? How do we study religion today? Is the academic study of religion the same as religious education? These and many other questions are addressed in this engaging introduction to the discipline of religious studies, written by two

Judaism: A Very Short Introduction (Solomon Norman)(Paperback)

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of Jewish people, Solomon explores how the religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts

Levels of Organic Life and the Human: An Introduction to Philosophical Anthropology (Plessner Helmuth)(Paperback)

A modern classic, this powerful and sophisticated account of embodiment was first published in German in 1928 and now appears in English for the first time. With reference simultaneously to science, social theory, and philosophy, Plessner shows how life can be seen on its own terms to establish its

Introduction to Philosophy of Religion - Ccea GCSE Religious Studies (McCullough Paula)(Paperback / softback)

This resource has been specially commissioned to cover Unit 7, An Introduction to Philosophy of Religion, of the CCEA GCSE Religious Studies specification. Produced in full colour, and illustrated throughout with questions and

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics (Wardhaugh Ronald)(Paperback)

AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible