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Bastide on Religion: The Invention of Candomble (Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion) - Softcover

Book 7 of 10: Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion

Despland, Michel

 
9781845533663: Bastide on Religion: The Invention of Candomble (Key Thinkers in the Study of Religion)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1845533666 ISBN 13: 9781845533663
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Roger Bastide developed the theory of acculturation which provides a framework for understanding contact between different cultures and beliefs. 'Bastide on Religion' offers a clear introduction to the life and work of this influential scholar. The volume focuses on Bastide's study of Afro-Brazilian religions, in particular his study of Candomble, a religion born from the contact between African and Brazilian cultures. The book outlines Bastide's work on acculturation, his concept of the relationship between religion and culture, and his challenge to many dominant approaches to economic development.

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About the Author

Michel Despland is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Religion at Concordia University, Canada.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1845533666
ISBN 13 
9781845533663
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160