A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion

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'For years I have been searching for an eminently teachable yet critical introduction to the study of religion and now, thanks to this wonderful new book, my search is over. The academic study of religion has been greatly challenged in recent decades by advances in philosophy, social theory, and cultural studies that will forever change the discipline. This book takes helpful stock of where we are and of how we should move forward.' Terry Rey, Temple University 'A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion offers an important and much-needed corrective to standard ecumenical introductions. In this expert reading, social hierarchy and ideology trump nebulous concepts such as faith and belief.' Aaron W. Hughes, SUNY, Buffalo 'The book is well written, clear and accessible and functions as a different kind of textbook - one that encourages the student to think for himself/herself through conceptual training rather than descriptive summaries - should be a core textbook in any undergraduate reading list.' - Religion