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Price: $89.95

Format:
Paperback 424 pp.
63 colour photos, 5 colour maps, 8" x 10"

ISBN-10:
0195426762

ISBN-13:
9780195426762

Copyright Year:
2010

Imprint: OUP Canada

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World Religions

Eastern Traditions, Third Edition

The late Willard G. Oxtoby
Edited by Roy C. Amore

The third edition of World Religions: Eastern Traditions provides students with a thorough survey of religions of the Eastern world, namely Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Written by academic specialists, this contributed text explores each tradition in depth from its origins, through its development, to the religion's meaning and practice in today's society, providing authoritative coverage of Eastern religions. Recognized as the definitive survey of the subject, the third edition of this trusted text continues to provide a readable and reliable introduction to Eastern faiths.


Readership : Suitable for first- and second-year university and college full-year courses on world religions, and one-semester courses on Eastern religions, offered out of religion or history departments.

Publisher's Preface
List of Maps
List of Contributors
Alan Segal: Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Roy C. Amore and Amir Hussain: Why Religion?
2. Vasudha Narayanan: Hindu Traditions
3. Pashaura Singh: Sikh Traditions
4. Anne Vallely: Jain Traditions
5. Roy C. Amore: Buddhist Traditions
6. Terry Tak-ling Woo: Chinese and Korean Traditions
7. John K. Nelson: Japanese Traditions
8. Amir Hussain and Roy C. Amore: Current Trends in Religion
Index
Appendix A: Transliteration of South Asian Terms
Appendix B: East Asian Dynastic Eras and Transliteration of Chinese Terms

Instructor's Manual
Test Generator
Student Study Guide
PowerPoint Slides

The late Willard G. Oxtoby was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, where he launched the graduate program in the study of religion.

Roy C. Amore is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Windsor. He is currently working on a new text on religion and politics for OUP Canada.

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Religions of the West Today - John L. Esposito, Darrell J. Fasching and Todd Lewis
Religions of Asia Today - John L. Esposito, Darrell J. Fasching and Todd Lewis
A Concise Introduction to World Religions - Willard G. Oxtoby and Alan F. Segal
World Religions - The late Willard G. Oxtoby and Amir Hussain
Deconstructing Men & Masculinities - Michael Atkinson

Special Features

  • Visually appealing. Now full colour throughout with an eye-catching redesign and a robust art program, featuring 70 photos and 14 maps, this edition will capture students' attention.
  • Historical approach. Historically rich and descriptive, this text ensures that students receive a thorough foundation to the study of the field.
  • Authoritative. Contributors have been selected for their expertise in their respective areas, providing students with an authoritative treatment of Eastern religious traditions while maintaining a consistent voice across chapters.
  • Modern context. The role of each tradition in contemporary North America is explored, giving students a sense of how these faiths are practiced today.
New to this Edition
  • Fully redesigned and four-colour throughout, this text is a delight to look at and will draw students into the material.
  • 'Why Religion?' introductory chapter explores religion and how it interacts with culture.
  • 'Current Trends in Religion' concluding chapter explores conservatism/fundamentalism, bioethics, interfaith dialogue, ecology, and more, giving students perspective on current issues in the study of religion.
  • Chapters on Sikh, Jain, and Japanese, Chinese, and Korean traditions ensure that students are exposed to these prevalent faiths.
  • Pedagogical features such as 'Traditions at a Glance' boxes, scripture boxes, and a list of weblinks help further student comprehension.