This book presents original research on the controversies surrounding animal sacrifice in South Asia through the lens of court cases. It focuses on the parties

This volume considers spirit possession in the Himalayas and the various ways in which invisible powers are made present. It does so by examining material repre

This book draws on concrete cases of collaboration between anthropologists and legal practitioners to critically assess the use of anthropological expertise in

Based on extensive original research, this book explores the history and current revival of Buddhism on the Indonesian island of Java. Beginning by tracing how

The aim of this book is to create a space for contributions on religious freedom in the Global South. The contributions speak to diverse themes underscoring rel