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John Wiley Wiley Blackwell Companion To Religion And Materiality by Vasudha Narayanan
The Wiley Blackwell Companion To Religion And Materiality Provides A Thoughtfully Organized Inclusive And Vibrant Project Of The Multiple Ways In Which Religion And Materiality Intersect. The Contributions Explore The Way That Religion Is Shaped By And Has Shaped The Material World Embedding Beliefs Doctrines And Texts Into Social And Cultural Contexts Of Production Circulation And Consumption.The Companion Not Only Contains Scholarly Essays But Has An Accompanying Website To Demonstrate The Work Of Performers Architects And Expressive Artists Ranging From Musicians And Dancers To Religious Practitioners. These Examples Offer Specific Illustrations Of The Interplay Of Religion And Materiality In Everyday Life. The Project Is Organized From A Comparative Perspective Highlighting Examples And Case Studies From Traditions Originating In Both East And West. To Summarize The Volume:Brings Together The Leading Figures Theories And Ideas In The Field In A Systematic And Comprehensive Wayoffers An Interdisciplinary Approach Drawing Together Religious Studies Anthropology Archaeology History Sociology Geography The Cognitive Sciences Ecology And Media Studiestakes A Comparative Perspective Covering All The Major Faith Traditionsshow More