Pluralism and identity: studies in ritual behaviour : international conference : papers
Éditeur :
Brill
ISBN :
9789004103733
Date de publication :
1 juin 1995
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,0 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
812 g
Format :
With dust jacket
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Bonaire, Saba
The essays collected in this book discuss ritual behaviour, particularly of religious groups, in plural and pluralist societies and in ancient as well as modern times. The strategic use of rituals is highlighted. Several theoretical analyses and a broad range of historical and ethnographic descriptions are offered.