Ideal for courses in Western religions; Religions of the West Today; Second Edition; covers the same material contained in the authors' longer textbook; World Religions Today; Fourth Edition.Religions of the West Today; Second Edition; reveals the significance of religion in contemporary life. Judaism; Christianity; Islam; indigenous religions; and new religions are explored as dynamic; ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies. This unique volume accomplishes two goals: it connects today's Western religions to their classical beliefs and practices and focuses on how these religions have responded to and been transformed by the modern world. The authors combine thorough coverage of the historical background of each religion with up-to-the-minute discussions of its current practices. This volume is enhanced by numerous pedagogical aids--text boxes; timelines; maps; discussion questions; a comprehensive glossary of key terms; and suggestions for further reading--and more than 100 photographs and illustrations. ALSO AVAILABLE TO SUIT YOUR COURSE NEEDS:World Religions Today; Fourth Edition (978-0-19-975951-4)Religions of Asia Today; Second Edition (978-0-19-975949-1)
#1307780 in Books Iwamura Jane Naomi 2011-01-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x .70 x 9.20l; .75 #File Name: 0199738610232 pagesVirtual Orientalism Asian Religions and American Popular Culture
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good.By Sneezy777Those of us born; circa 1954; have lived every page of this book. Our feeble understanding of cultures of the East has not been improved by our exposure to Western media interpretation. Our generation is well rebuked for the intellectual laziness and dishonesty that allows history to be replaced by hokum. This book is a rare effort to enlighten us. Well done!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Virtually HopefulBy MarkDr. Iwamura brings sensitivity and a critical eye to one aspect of a deeply troubling form of subtle media propaganda that happens all over the globe; in different ways and different forms. I love the way it looks at the uniquely American form of replacing an objected racial identity; and reconstituting it in favor of the marketing; political and social trends of the times; It is a helpful; and hopeful look at how we can begin to look critically; at how media is portraying race.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. My Dear Professor's WorkBy Zhuo LiMy dearest professor's work. Although as a foreign student I did not get it all; but now I am still able to sense how "uncanny" it is.
