Religious Studies

<p>Drawing on recent developments in the comparative study of religion this book explores the trends of the past sixty years from a global perspective. Each of the ten chapters covers the study of religion in a different region of the world from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Far East. Topics covered include:</p><ul> <li>local background to the study of religions</li> <li>formation of religious studies in the region</li> <li>important thinkers and writings</li> <li>institutions</li> <li>interregional diversity and interregional connections</li> <li>emerging issues.</li> </ul><p>This book is a major contribution to the field of religious studies and a valuable reference for scholars researchers and graduate students.</p>