About the book
The Handbook of Contemporary Animism brings together an international team of scholars to examine the full range of animist worldviews and practices. The volume opens with an examination of recent approaches to animism. This is followed by evaluations of ethnographic, cognitive, literary, performative, and material culture approaches, as well as advances in activist and indigenous thinking about animism. This handbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of Religion, Sociology and Anthropology.
Editions of The Handbook of Contemporary Animism
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317544494
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317544500
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The Handbook of Contemporary Animism brings together an international team of scholars to examine the full range of animist worldviews and practices. The volume opens with an examination of recent approaches to animism. This is followed by evaluations of ethnographic, cognitive, literary, performative, and material culture approaches, as well as advances in activist and indigenous thinking about animism. This handbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of Religion, Sociology and Anthropology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Handbook of Contemporary Animism about?
The Handbook of Contemporary Animism brings together an international team of scholars to examine the full range of animist worldviews and practices. The volume opens with an examination of recent approaches to animism. This is followed by evaluations of ethnographic, cognitive, literary, performative, and material culture approaches, as well as advances in activist and indigenous thinking about animism. This handbook will be invaluable to students and scholars of Religion, Sociology and Anthropology.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Handbook of Contemporary Animism?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Further religions and spiritual beliefs, > Indigenous peoples: religions, belief systems, cultural worldviews and spiritual beliefs
Where can I read a sample of The Handbook of Contemporary Animism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317544494
Is The Handbook of Contemporary Animism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Acumen Handbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Handbook of Contemporary Animism?
Graham Harvey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Handbook of Contemporary Animism is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317544494) and pdf(ISBN 9781317544500)