Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion
Boston
Pearson/Allyn and Bacon
Includes bibliographical references )p. 247-257( and index
John R. Bowen
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Studying religion through practice -- Social theory in the anthropology of religion -- Ideas and practices of "religion" in Europe and elsewhere -- Rituals and the shaping of emotions -- Transforming selves -- Extending our powers : magic and healing -- Science and religion -- Sorcery, witchcraft, and modernity -- Worship, hierarchy, conflict : focus on Hinduism -- Imagery and faith : focus on worldwide Catholicism -- Sacred speech and divine power -- Transnational and diaspora religions -- Focus on Muslims in Europe -- Religion, radicalism, and violence -- Secularisms and religions in modern states