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The Encyclopedia of Religion
“Indispensable for students and scholars in many disciplines. … The editors serve the interests of both the educated general reader and religious specialists and scholars.” – Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist (on the first edition)
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Anticult Movements
The new edition of the Dartmouth Medal-winning Encyclopedia of Religion, published by Macmillan Reference USA,™ an imprint of Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is the first major update since its original publication in 1988. Edited by noted scholar Mircea Eliade, the first edition of The Encyclopedia of Religion is largely considered the standard work in the field and was chosen as one of Library Journal’s most important reference works of the last millennium. This essential work is perfect for a wide range of researchers, from students and specialists to the general public.
Bioethics
Buddhism
Campbell, Joseph
Chaos Theory
Cybernetics
Ecology and Religion
Feminist Theology
Film and Religion
Gender and Religion
Mary Magdalene
Muhammad
Nation of Islam
Supporting curricula in comparative religions, history, gender studies, arts, anthropology and other disciplines, this updated edition maintains Eliade’s cross-cultural approach while emphasizing religion’s role in everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. An international team of scholars and contributors, under the editorship of Lindsay Jones, professor of comparative studies at Ohio State University, reviewed and revised this classic work to reflect changes in the field and the world since 1987.
New Religious Movements
Physics and Religion
Rastafarianism
Sexuality
Stanton, Elizabeth Cody
Tantrism
Transculturation and Religion
Zarathushtra
And many more!
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The Encyclopedia of Religion is the perfect source for detailed, authoritative information on the entire range of topics related to religion and spiritual practice, including biographical profiles of major figures in religion and religious studies. The 15-volume set includes approximately 3,300 articles — 600 new to this edition — ranging from 500 to 30,000 words. More than 2,000 expert contributors from around the globe explore topics such as:
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This indispensable resource also features 200 color and 130 black-and-white illustrations; full-color inserts depicting religious practices, sacred spaces and major events; fully updated bibliographies; extensive cross-referencing; a comprehensive index; and much more. 2nd Ed. About 13,500 pp. in 15 vols. 2004. ISBN: 978-0-02-865733-2. Order #GML24908-180634. Now available. eBook ISBN: 978-0-02-865997-8 Order # GML24908-198550 Visit www.gale.com/gvrl for eBook pricing.
