The Culture of the Sacred: Exploring the Anthropology of

The Culture of the Sacred: Exploring the Anthropology of Religion

Why is religion relevant? Why are there so many "believers"? Why is religion significant both as a cause of discord and strife and as a perpetual source of security identity, purpose, meaning, and values? Written from the perspective that culture and religion are holistic systems composed of interrelated elements, including belief, ritual, mythology, and ethics, this wellï·“organized text explores religionÂ’s enduring role in political, economic, and social affairs. Angrosino has taken a unique approach to capture the attention of readers who are new to the study of religion and culture. Each chapter contains an overview, research explorations, a case study, discussion questions, and suggested resources. The overview, an accessible treatment of oftenï·“complex concepts, is followed by research explorationsÂ—suggested activities that involve students in handsï·“on projects geared to looking at how others experience various elements of religion. Next, a carefully chosen article, written by a recognized scholar(s), illustrates the chapterÂ’s main theme and exposes readers to relevant perspectives and original sources. Discussion questions link the concepts presented in the case study to the main points of the chapter, and the list of suggested readings and video resources provides further enrichment. The appendix contains chapterï·“byï·“chapter questions for review. This text is loaded with the necessary tools for learning new concepts and achieving a better understanding of religion as a permeating, enduring, and significant system.

Country	USA
Author	Michael V. Angrosino
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Waveland Press, INc.
EAN	9781577662938
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1577662938
Label	Waveland Press, INc.
Manufacturer	Waveland Press, INc.
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	264
PublicationDate	2003-07
Publisher	Waveland Press, INc.
Studio	Waveland Press, INc.
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Culture of the Sacred: Exploring the Anthropology of Religion

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