Religions in the Modern World Lancaster Bundle: Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations [Paperback]

Linda Woodhead (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0415217849 | ISBN-13: 978-0415217842 | Edition: annotated edition

This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of religion, from the religious traditions of Asia and the West, to new forms of religion and spirituality such as New Age.
With an historical introduction to each religion and detailed analysis of its place in the modern world, Religions in the Modern World is ideal for newcomers to the study of religion. It incorporates case-studies and anecdotes, text extracts, chapter menus and end-of-chapter summaries, glossaries and annotated further reading sections. Topics covered include:
* religion, colonialism and postcolonialism
* religious nationalism
* women and religion
* religion and globalization
* religion and authority
* the rise of new spiritualities.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The editors, all from the religious studies department of Lancaster University, have created an excellent textbook on contemporary religions and spiritualities. Although designed for undergraduate students, the work contains newly synthesized material that will interest both advanced students and the reading public. The text explores the engagement of religion with the contemporary world and the challenges of modernity. Parts 1 and 2 feature separate chapters on various Asian and Western religions, covering sources and resources, interactions with modernity, prospects for the future, a summary, key terms, and further reading. The most interesting chapters are those in Part 3 ("Themes and Trends"), which broach such subjects as secularization, globalization, politics, gender, and the move from religion to spirituality. Few works synthesize contemporary religious trends the way this volume does, but the World Christian Encyclopedia (Oxford Univ., 2001) and Moojan Momen's The Phenomenon of Religion (Oneworld, 1998) have contributed. The one drawback here is the failure to cover the Baha'i religion. Recommended for all public and academic libraries. William P. Collins, Library of Congress
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Review

'The book has a number of distinguished writers, and is a splendid achievement ... Warmly recommended.' - Epworth Review

'... a refreshing and innovative approach that stimulates the subject and identifies its relevance to contemporary life and world affairs ... This is an important work that should have a significant effect on debates as to how we go about studying religion and why it is worth studying.' - Journal of Beliefs and Values

'... this book is an excellent addition to the range of volumes available for introducing students to the world's religions. It overcomes many of the now questionable assumptions of existing texts in the area and can profitably be adopted to replace them.' - Journal of Contemporary Religion

'The book has a number of distinguished writers, and is a splendid achievement ... Warmly recommended.' - Martin Forward

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; annotated edition edition (November 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415217849
• ISBN-13: 978-0415217842
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)