Understanding Theories of Religion

<p>Featuring comprehensive updates and additions, the second edition of Understanding Theories of Religion explores the development of major theories of religion through the works of classic and contemporary figures.</p> <p>• A new edition of this introductory text exploring the core methods and theorists in religion, spanning the sixteenth-century through to the latest theoretical trends<br /> • Features an entirely new section covering religion and postmodernism; race, sex, and gender; and religion and postcolonialism<br /> • Examines the development of religious theories through the work of classic and contemporary figures from the history of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology<br /> • Reveals how the study of religion evolved in response to great cultural conflicts and major historical events<br /> • Student-friendly features include chapter introductions and summaries, biographical vignettes, a timeline, a glossary, and many other learning aids</p> <p> </p>