Stereotyping Religion, 9781474292191
Paperback
Unpack the tired tropes: religion is more complex than you think.

Stereotyping Religion

critiquing clichés

$86.96

  • Paperback

    200 pages

  • Release Date

    1 November 2017

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Summary

Debunking the Myths: A Critical Look at Religious Stereotypes

Our culture is saturated with stereotypes about religion, both flattering and disparaging. Many readily accept that religion is inherently violent, a moral compass, or simply nonsense. This concise volume challenges 10 of these prevalent stereotypes, examining why scholars of religion consider them to be clichés. It also explores their origins and the social or political functions they serve today.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781474292191
ISBN-10:1474292194
Series:Critiquing Religion: Discourse, Culture, Power
Author:Brad Stoddard, Craig Martin
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Bloomsbury Academic
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:200
Release Date:1 November 2017
Weight:320g
Dimensions:232mm x 154mm x 18mm
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Critics Review

“This short work should function as an excellent resource to challenge students in an introduction to religion course.” - Nova Religio

This short work should function as an excellent resource to challenge students in an introduction to religion course. * Nova Religio *I have high regard for this project and can’t wait to assign it in all the courses I teach. * Willi Braun, Professor of Religion, University of Alberta, Canada *This book promises to be challenging and provocative. It will be a valuable resource that belongs in libraries and on reading lists. * Nathan Rein, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Ursinus College, USA *An excellent combination of established scholars and like-minded early-career scholars. The volume helps students and scholars alike to critically reflect on the familiar clichés about religion and thus become more skilled in analyzing public discourse concerning religion. This is one of the most important skills in the discipline. Therefore I regard this volume as highly relevant. * Teemu Taira, Senior Lecturer of the Study of Religion, University of Helsinki, Finland *This book addresses an issue that would be of interest to many students. There is nothing like this published that I know of. * Steven Engler, Professor of Religious Studies, Mount Royal University, Canada *

About The Author

Brad Stoddard

Brad Stoddard is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at McDaniel College, USA.

Craig Martin is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at St Thomas Aquinas College, USA.

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