RELIGIOUS STUDIES by Gregory D. Alles (Editor) ( 9780415397438 )

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Title:

RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A GLOBAL VIEW

By:

Gregory D. Alles (Editor)

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041539743X

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9780415397438

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

19 September, 2007

Pages:

368

Description:

Drawing upon developments in the comparative study of religion, this book explores the trends of the past several years from a global perspective. It covers the study of religion in a different region of the world, from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East.

Synopsis:

Drawing on recent developments in the comparative study of religion, this book explores the trends of the past sixty years from a global perspective. Each of the ten chapters covers the study of religion in a different region of the world, from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East. Topics covered include: * local background to the study of religions * formation of religious studies in the region * important thinkers and writings * institutions * interregional diversity and interregional connections * emerging issues. This book is a major contribution to the field of religious studies and a valuable reference for scholars, researchers and graduate students.

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