Religion and Culture: An Introduction to Anthropology of Religion

One of the most comprehensive and lucid overviews of the anthropology of religion! For years, anthropologists have focused their attention on the religions and cultures of nonlit¬erate peoples. The descriptive material in this volume reflects this interest as it offers readers a broad treatment of the anthropological study of religion. Although the book stresses the religions of nonliterate peoples, the interpretations are generally valid for religions of all humankind. By recog¬nizing the common features of religion wherever it is found, readers can enhance their understanding of the religious systems of modern societies.