Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion

<p><em>The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion</em> is a major resource for courses in Religious Studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion including psychology philosophy anthropology and comparative study before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues such as gender science fundamentalism ritual and new religious movements. Written by renowned international specialists this new edition:</p><ul> <li>includes eight new chapters including post-structuralism religion and economics religion and the environment religion and popular culture and sacred space </li> <li>surveys the history of religious studies and the key disciplinary approaches </li> <li>explains why the study of religion is relevant in today’s world </li> <li>highlights contemporary issues such as globalization diaspora and politics </li> <li>includes annotated reading lists a glossary and summaries of key points to assist student learning. </li> </ul>