{"product_id":"a-critical-introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-paperback","title":"A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on \"Belief\" and a rewritten chapter on \"Essentialism,\" and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eproblems with the concepts of \"religion\" and \"belief systems;\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efunctionalism and classification;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eessentialism, socialization, and habitus; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003elegitimation, authority, and authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It's an essential text for all students approaching the subject area for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Religious Studies at St. Thomas Aquinas College, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44287729270886,"sku":"9781032190471","price":94.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/TVFmUGdEM0c2SW9vMmk1N1M5ZXZUUT09.webp?v=1766668320","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/a-critical-introduction-to-the-study-of-religion-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}