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UNINA9910793444103321 |
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Autore |
Grillo Laura S. <1956-> |
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Religions in contemporary Africa : an introduction / / Laura S. Grillo, Hassan J. Ndzovu, Adriaan van Klinken |
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New York, NY : , : Routledge, , 2019 |
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1-351-26072-3 |
1-351-26070-7 |
1-351-26071-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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RELIGION / Comparative Religion |
RELIGION / Essays |
RELIGION / Reference |
RELIGION / General |
Africa Religion |
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Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction: Why and how this book helps you understand religions in Africa -- Major religions in Africa -- African indigenous religions -- Christianity in Africa -- Islam in Africa -- Neo-traditional religious movements in Africa -- Pentecostal-charismatic movements in Africa -- Islamic reform movements in Africa -- Topical issues of religions in Africa -- Religion, witchcraft and modernity in Africa -- Religion, power and politics in Africa -- Religion, conflict and peace in Africa -- Religion and development in Africa -- Religion and human rights in Africa -- Religion, illness and health in Africa -- Religion and gender in Africa -- Religion and sexuality in Africa -- Religion, media and popular culture in Africa. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Religions in Contemporary Africa is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the three main religious traditions on the African continent, African indigenous religions, Christianity and Islam. The book provides a historical overview of these important traditions and focuses on the roles they play in African societies today. It includes social, cultural and political case studies from across the continent on |
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the following topical issues: - Witchcraft and modernity - Power and politics - Conflict and peace - Media and popular culture - Development - Human rights - Illness and health - Gender and sexuality With suggestions for further reading, discussion questions, illustrations and a list of glossary terms this is the ideal textbook for students in religion, African studies and adjacent fields approaching this subject area for the first time. |
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