What role do indigenous religions play in today's world? Beyond Primitivism is a complete appraisal of indigenous religions - faiths integrally connected to the cultures in which they originate; as distinct from global religions of conversion - as practised across America; Africa; Asia and the Pacific today. At a time when local traditions across the world are colliding with global culture; it explores the future of indigenous faiths as they encounter modernity and globalization. Beyond Primitivism argues that indigenous religions are not irrelevant in modern society; but are dynamic; progressive forces of continuing vitality and influence. Including essays on Haitian vodou; Korean shamanism and the Sri Lankan 'Wild Man'; the contributors reveal the relevance of native religions to millions of believers worldwide; challenging the perception that indigenous faiths are vanishing from the face of the globe.
#89738 in Books 1986-11-12 1986-11-12Format: Wall MapOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 2.00 x 6.50l; 2.82 #File Name: 039474621X1000 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you've finished most of the single volume histories I would strongly recommend this wonderful setBy Vince B.I'm just starting Volume 3. Using the Audible narration is the only way I could digest this much content in the time I have for reading. It makes my drive time quite enjoyable. As a lifelong student of the Civil War I have read most general and quite a view specialty books. This is the definitive set and; for someone who wants as much detail as possible; is without peer. Shelby Foote is enjoyable to read as well. His dry humor cuts through the sometimes flowery writing of the time and brings the true points out in every engagement and political struggle. If you've finished most of the single volume histories I would strongly recommend this wonderful set.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Foote is a novelist at heart and the prose is beautiful. It is not surprising to know he came ...By Edward T. GiffelsI read the Shelby Foote Three Part narrative (The Civil War: A Narrative); every couple of years (about as often as my millennial daughters read the Harry Potter series). It's rich and definitive. Foote is a novelist at heart and the prose is beautiful. It is not surprising to know he came up in the Oxofrd; Miss/Faulkner tradition.I love this work. I am not sure any ever needs to write another 'definitive' Civil War history because of Foote.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Shelby Foote's the Civil War Volumes 1-3By Bruce MShelby Foote has produced in these three volumes what I believe is clearly the definitive history of our nation's Civil War. He does so with incredible accuracy and detail. His writing style adds clarity and humor to an American tragedy and compels the reader to turn the page with interest and enthusiasm. I have almost completed volume 2 and will savor the remainder of volume 2 and all of volume 3 which yet awaits me. If you enjoyed his cameo appearances and insights delivered in Ken Burns; "The Civil War"; you will truly enjoy his three volume history of the Civil War.
