'These handy reference titles enable students and others to grasp the essentials of religious studies, up to graduate level... also useful and interesting to anyone looking for an overview of the major world religions. All six titles have an easy-to-use alphabetical format and are presented in an attractive and affordable way... written specifically to fill a gap in the educational market.' Publishing News

Written in response to students' worries over the demands of dealing with a range of complex and unfamiliar concepts, this handy reference book enables readers to grasp the meaning of the key terms and concepts used in Religious Studies up to graduate level. It also provides a pool of fascinating information for all who want to extend their general knowledge of Religious Studies - whether for personal or professional reasons.
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Written in response to students' worries over the demands of dealing with a range of complex and unfamiliar concepts, this handy reference book enables readers to grasp the meaning of the key terms and concepts used in Religious Studies up to graduate level. It also provides information for all who want to extend their general knowledge.
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A-Z of key terms in religious studies, including essential terms like: 



Post Modernism


Metanarrative

Essentialism

Nominalism

Phenomenonology

World Religion

Authentication

Ritual

Dogma

Esoteric

Eschatology

Mysticism

Gnosticism

Pluralism

Worldview

Authority

Identity

Orientalism

Occidentalism

Subaltern

Post Colonial

Charisma

Institutionalisation



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The Key Word guides are the solution for those who want clear and accessible explanations of complex and unfamiliar concepts in the study of religion. Each guide provides an essential resource for those studying the major world religions, or simply for those with an interest in these fascinating religious traditions. Covering all the key terms and concepts with clear, concise and easy-to-digest definitions, these guides are perfect for school or university courses.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780826480507
Publisert
2006-05-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Vekt
120 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
G, U, 01, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
120

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Ron Geaves is Professor of Religious Studies at University College, Chester, UK