American South to the wearing of hijab in Britain and Egypt; from the rise of paganism to the aftermath of September 11th, this accessible guide looks at the ways in which religion interacts with the everyday world in which we live. A comprehensive introduction to the world of religion, it includes: * religion and culture* how power operates in religion* gender issues * the role of belief, rituals, and religious texts* religion in the contemporary worldReligion: The Basics offers an invaluable and up-to-date overview for anyone wanting to find out more about this fascinating subject.

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