Description: Religion is studied from a multitude of approaches and methodologies: history, anthropology, philosophy, sociology, psychology and the academic study of religion. This book differs from most other introductions and handbooks in that it draws on ongoing research to show 'how' researchers approach their topics. The aim is to provide or
Brief description: Peter Berger is Associate Professor of Indian Religions and the Anthropology of Religion at the University of Groningen. Marjo Buitelaar is Professor of Contemporary Islam from an anthropological perspective at the University of Groningen. Kim Knibbe is Associate Professor Anthropology and Sociology of Religion at the University of Groningen.