Religion and Magic
Author | : Graham Cunningham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X006077697 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book Religion and Magic written by Graham Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a survey summarising the approaches taken to religion and magic by the principal scholars in the preceding and present centuries. It is simple, straightforward and short, with a clear, easy-to-read style. It is the perfect reference tool for students, introducing them to the main theories and debates in a readable and informative manner.Key Features* Prepares student for more complex texts on Religious Studies and the idea of religion* Addresses contemporary as well as historical ideas and figures* Includes contextual details on scholars* Over forty individuals covered including: Hegel, Marx, Engels, Weber, Frazer, Freud, Jung, Durkheim, Levy-Bruhl, Skorupski, Levi-Strauss, Lawson, McCauley