TY - BOOK AU - Strenski,Ivan TI - Thinking about religion: an historical introduction to theories of religion SN - 1405120126 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - BL 41 .St83 2006 U1 - 200/.7 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Malden, MA PB - Blackwell Pub. KW - Religion KW - Methodology N2 - This history-based introduction to the study of religion introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field. ? Introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field. ? Engages with leading figures from the history of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy and theology who have influenced the study of religion. ? Reveals how the study of religion evolved in response to great cultural conflicts and major historical events. ? Also considers the influence of inner experience, tacking issues such as human survival and wish-fulfilment UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0513/2005015485.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2005015485-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2005015485-b.html ER -