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Featuring work from expert contributors, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fourth Edition, provides students with an authoritative examination of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Accessible and engaging, this acclaimed text explores the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.FEATURES* New chapter structures better reflect the uniqueness of each tradition* A new "Recent Developments" section for every tradition provides more focus on contemporary issues* A revised and updated "Current Issues" chapter better tackles key challenges facing Eastern traditions today* Additional coverage of the role of women offers students a more inclusive overview of each tradition * Dynamic pedagogical features including "Traditions at a Glance," "Document," "Focus," and "Sites" boxes, bolded key terms, maps, photographs, timelines, sites, text extracts, and further reading lists help bring each tradition to life for students* New learning tools including chapter outlines, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and "Sacred Text" tables make difficult topics easier for students to understand* An exceptional support package includes a Companion Website at www.oupcanada.com/Oxtoby, an Instructor's Manual, a Test Generator, PowerPoint-based slides, a Student Study Guide, and moreIdeal for courses in Asian religions and comparative religions, World Religions: Eastern Traditions, Fourth Edition, combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press; 4 edition (March 11, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0199002819
ISBN-13: 978-0199002818
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Definitely beneficial for the class! It is an easy read.
Really great book on world religions. Each section is written by an expert in their field. Just a stellar book.
Rented for school.was in pretty decent condition. No complaints
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Very unorganized and all over the place.
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