Taking "religion" seriously: essays on the discursive study of religion

"This book demonstrates through methodological reflections and carefully chosen case studies a new way to conduct the study of religion. It focuses on how social actors negotiate what counts as "religion" and how discourses on religion are part of the way in which contemporary societi...

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Published in:Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements
Main Author: Taira, Teemu (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2022]
In: Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements (volume 18)
Series/Journal:Method & theory in the study of religion / Supplements volume 18
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AH Religious education
Further subjects:B Religion Study and teaching
B Religion Methodology
B Religion
B Science of Religion
B Religious studies
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Summary:"This book demonstrates through methodological reflections and carefully chosen case studies a new way to conduct the study of religion. It focuses on how social actors negotiate what counts as "religion" and how discourses on religion are part of the way in which contemporary societies organise themselves. The present volume draws on examples from judicial processes, media discourses, and scholarly debates related to Wiccans, Druids, and Jedi knights, among others. By analysing discourses on religion and building on, rather than rejecting, genealogical critiques of religion, Teemu Taira argues that the study of religion can be constructive and socially relevant"--
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seiten 183-207
ISBN:9004511695