Contributions

  • Mullins, Mark. - Contributor
  • Shimazono, Susumu, 1948- - Contributor
  • Swanson, Paul L. 1951- - Contributor

Publication

1993 - Asian Humanities Press, Berkeley, Calif, California

Language

English

Word Count

77,500 words, Guess

Page Count

310 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1414487M
  • ISBN-10089581935X
  • OCLC Control Number28184131
  • Library of Congress Control Number93023877
  • Goodreads3704208
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  • LibraryThing2539184

Classifications

  • DDC306.6/0952
  • LCCBL2207.5 .R45 1993

Alternate Titles

  • Religion & society in modern Japan.

Description

"Designed for the undergraduate level classroom study, this anthology provides the students with interpretations and perspectives on the significance of religion in modern Japan. Emphasis is placed on the sociocultural expressions of religion in everyday life, rather than on religious texts or traditions. Readings have been selected under four categories to show the diverse forms of Japanese religiosity and the continuing role of religion in this modernized society. These are: Japanese religiosity; religion and the state; traditional religious institutions, decline and adaptation; new religious movements. A particular strength of this collection is the combination of current Japanese and Western scholarship. ' ... Highly recommended ... '"--Journal of Asian Studies.

Subjects

Topics

Religion306.6/0952Social sciencesBl2207.5 .r45 1993Sociology of religionReligion and sociologyReligion and sociology--japan

Series Statement

  • Nanzan studies in Asian religions

Other Editions

  • Religion and society in modern Japan: selected readingsAsian Humanities Press1993-01-01

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