The anthropological study of religion -- Mythology -- Religious symbols -- Ritual -- Altered states of consciousness -- Religious specialists -- Magic and divination -- Souls, ghosts, and death -- Gods and spirits -- Witchcraft -- The search for new meaning -- Religion, conflict, and peace.
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"This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material. The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence; fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe; further resources via a comprehensive companion website. This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time"--