The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft (Fourth edition)

This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion.

Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions.

The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material. The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers:• increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence;• fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe;• further resources via a comprehensive companion website. This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time.