This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for t

The new edition has been fully revised and updated, and includes new discussions of: the study of religion and culture in the 21st century texts, films and ritu

Ritual has emerged as a major focus of academic interest. As a concept, the idea of ritual integrates the study of behavior both within and beyond the domain of