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1 Updated edition!The new edition of the Dartmouth Medal-winning Encyclopedia of Religion , published by Macmillan Reference USA, an imprint of Gale, part of Cengage Learning, is the first major update since its original publication in 1988. Edited by noted scholar Mircea Eliade, the first edition of The Encyclopedia of Religion is largely considered the standard work in the field and was chosen as one of Library Journal s most important reference works of the last millennium. This essential work is perfect for a wide range of researchers, from students and specialists to the general curricula in comparative religions, history, gender studies, arts, anthropology and other disciplines, this updated edition maintains Eliade s cross-cultural approach while emphasizing Religion s role in everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture.
2 An international team of scholars and contributors, under the editorship of Lindsay Jones, professor of comparative studies at Ohio State University, reviewed and revised this classic work to reflect changes in the field and the world since 1987. Global, comprehensive coveraGeThe Encyclopedia of Religion is the perfect source for detailed, authoritative information on the entire range of topics related to Religion and spiritual practice, including biographical profiles of major figures in Religion and religious studies. The 15-volume set includes approximately 3,300 articles 600 new to this edition ranging from 500 to 30,000 words.
3 More than 2,000 expert contributors from around the globe explore topics such as:The Encyclopedia of Religion Anticult Movements Bioethics Buddhism Campbell, Joseph Chaos Theory Cybernetics Ecology and Religion Feminist Theology Film and Religion Gender and Religion Mary Magdalene Muhammad Nation of Islam New Religious Movements Physics and Religion Rastafarianism Sexuality Stanton, Elizabeth Cody Tantrism Transculturation and Religion Zarathushtra And many more!This indispensable resource also features 200 color and 130 black-and-white illustrations; full-color inserts depicting religious practices, sacred spaces and major events; fully updated bibliographies; extensive cross-referencing; a comprehensive index; and much Ed.
4 About 13,500 pp. in 15 vols. 2004. ISBN: 978-0-02-865733-2. Order # available. eBook ISBN: 978-0-02-865997-8 Order # GML24908-198550visit for ebook pricing. Indispensable for students and scholars in many disciplines.. The editors serve the interests of both the educated general reader and religious specialists and scholars. Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist (on the first edition) 2008 Gale is a registered trademark used herein under 05/08 GML24908 This symbol denotes titles are also available in eBook format.
