Featuring a unique; consistent; and modular chapter structure--"Teachings;" "History;" and "Way of Life"--and numerous pedagogical features; Invitation to Asian Religions invites students to explore Hinduism; Buddhism; Jainism; Sikhism; Chinese religions (Confucianism and Daoism); and Shinto with respect and a sense of wonder. This chapter structure enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps students to make comparisons between religions. The book describes the essential features of each religion and shows how the religions have responded to basic human needs and to the cultural contexts in which they developed. The authors also encourage students to develop an appreciation for what religious beliefs and practices actually mean to their adherents.FEATURES:A consistent; modular chapter structure--"Teachings; "History;" and "Ways of Life"--enables students to navigate each religion in a consistent and systematic way and helps them to make comparisons between religionsA lucid and accessible writing style imparts a sense of invitation; welcoming students into the beliefs and practices of religious adherents around the worldA large team of authors with diverse specialties ensures that each religion is covered with true expertise"Voices" present personal; candid interviews with a diverse array of people sharing the ways in which they live their faiths"Seeking Answers" sections at the end of each chapter encourage students to compare the ways in which different religions address the same essential questions"Visual Guides" offer keys to important religious symbols in easy-to-read tables for quick reference and comparisonChapter-opening maps and timelines throughout the text provide geographical; social; and political context for each religion's development"For Review" and "For Further Reflection" questions prompt students to reexamine essential concepts and invite students to think critically and to engage in deeper analysesKey terms are boldfaced at their first appearance and defined in the glossaries that follow each chapter and also in the glossary at the back of the bookSuggestions for further reading direct students to some of the best and most recent print and online resources on each traditionAlso available to suit your course needs:Invitation to World Religions; Second Edition: 978-0-19-937836-4Invitation to Western Religions: 978-0-19-021127-1
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Where is the attention to detail?By CustomerThis just came in the mail today. The latest edition of JL Pete Morgan's "US Military Patch Guide".I'm not impressed. The organizational thought that went into this book is woefully lacking. Brigades; regiments and battalion patches all mixed together. Show all the Brigades in order; Do the regiments battalions the same way. Command (Alpha) units are all over the book. Put them all together for ease of searching. There are no USAF patches at all. CAP insignia are thrown right in the middle of the book next to the Engineer patches. I even talked to the author once and made these suggestions and he seemed to be offended. I should just make my own patch book. Frustrating to say the least.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A comment on the book... and also to the author.By Cliente The part related to US Army is very first class; very good the area for the USMC; while the two sections related to Army Air Force and US Navy are lesser good. Anyway; since I was looking for info on the patches of the US Army; I’m pretty much happy and satisfied.Overall it’s a purchase that I would like to recommend; fair price for a book that showcase almost every (if not every) patch of the US Army; plus very good info on USMC and good info on Army Air Force and USN.One small suggestion to the great author of the book: next revision - please - on each and every category of the patches (infantry; cavalry; artillery; sustainment etc.) create a subdivision for same level of patches (brigades; regiments; battalions); this because several times the patches of different levels are mixed together; and this is not a smart and useful solution. Thanks.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Victoria Ann MunizBest book on patches; and other insignia. Delivery was prompt. Thanks for a great book!
