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Suzanne Newcombe,
Hugh Beattie,
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This classic textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the world's major religions, including their history, beliefs, practices, and social impact. It is written in a clear and engaging style and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.
This seminal work in sociology explores the relationship between religion and society. Durkheim argues that religion social phenomenon that serves to maintain social solidarity and order. It classic text that has had a profound influence on the study of religion.
This classic work of anthropology and sociology explores the origins of religion. Durkheim argues that religion product of the social experience and that it serves to maintain social cohesion. It challenging but rewarding read for anyone interested in the study of religion.
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This provocative book argues that religion is not in decline, but is instead evolving into new forms. Aslan explores the ways in which religion is adapting to the challenges of the 21st century and offers a hopeful vision for the future of faith.
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This controversial book argues that there is no evidence for the existence of God. Dawkins uses science, philosophy, and history to make his case against religion. It challenging and provocative read for anyone interested in the debate over the existence of God.
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This sweeping history of religion explores the origins and evolution of the idea of God. Armstrong argues that religion human creation that has been shaped by our social, cultural, and historical experiences. It fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of religion.
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This classic work of sociology explores the role of religion in society. Berger argues that religion provides a canopy of meaning that helps to make sense of the world. It challenging but rewarding read for anyone interested in the study of religion.
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This groundbreaking book explores the influence of religion on the development of the common law. Berman argues that the common law is rooted in Christian principles and that it reflects the values of the Christian tradition. It fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of law and religion.
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This important book explores the relationship between religion and politics. Asad argues that religion is not a private matter, but is instead a public and political force. He shows how religion can be used to justify violence, oppression, and discrimination. It challenging and provocative read for anyone interested in the study of religion.
This challenging book explores the relationship between theology and philosophy. Ford argues that theology must be done in a way that is consistent with the insights of Wittgenstein. He shows how Wittgenstein's work can help us to understand the nature of religious language and the limits of theological knowledge. It difficult but rewarding read for anyone interested in the study of religion.
This controversial book argues that religion harmful force in the world. Harris argues that religion is the root of much violence and discrimination. He calls for a world without religion. It challenging and provocative read for anyone interested in the debate over the future of religion.
A classic work in the field of cultural anthropology, this book argues that culture system of symbols and meanings that must be interpreted in order to be understood.
A wide-ranging exploration of the relationship between culture and society, this book covers topics such as the role of culture in social change, the impact of globalization on culture, and the nature of cultural identity.
A comprehensive overview of cultural anthropology, this book introduces students to the basic concepts and methods of the field.
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A collection of essays from leading scholars, this book provides a critical overview of the study of culture.
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A classic work of critical theory, this book argues that the culture industry system of mass production that serves to manipulate and control the masses.
A groundbreaking work in the field of cultural studies, this book argues that postmodern culture is characterized by a fragmentation of identity, a loss of faith in progress, and a fascination with the present.
Explores the relationship between globalization and culture, arguing that globalization is leading to a new kind of global culture that is characterized by both homogenization and heterogeneity.
Explores the cultural significance of food and the body, arguing that they are both powerful symbols that can be used to express identity, power, and gender.
Explores the relationship between culture and emotion, arguing that emotions are not simply private feelings but are also shaped by social and cultural factors.
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