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Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion : A Critical Exploration
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Overview
This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following:
- Why is this concept problematic?- What are the origins of the concept?
- How is it used or misused, and by whom?
- Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses?
- Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? Concepts covered include: - Belief
- Religion
- Magic
- Secularisation
- Violence This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.
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- ISBN-13: 9781350243811
- ISBN-10: 1350243817
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
- Publish Date: September 2022
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 200
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