2nd Edition

Religion: The Basics

By Malory Nye Copyright 2008
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

From the local to the global level, religion is – more than ever – an important and hotly debated part of modern life in the twenty-first century. From silver rings to ringtones and from clubs to headscarves, we often find the cultural role and discussion of religion in unexpected ways. Now in its second edition, Religion: The Basics remains the best introduction to religion and... Read more

How Power Operates in Religion.  Gender Issues.  The Role of Belief, Rituals, and Religious Texts.  Religion in the Contemporary World.  Is Religion the Same as Culture?  How Does it Fit in With Modern Life?  The Rise of Paganism

Biography

Malory Nye is Acting Principal and Professor of Multiculturalism at the Al-Maktoum Institute, Scotland. He has written a number of books on religion and multiculturalism, and is the founding editor of the journal Culture and Religion.