A concise introduction to the major concepts of anthropology in general and the anthropology of religion in particular.

The first edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft is aimed at those encountering anthropology for the first time. Reviewers are describing this new text as vivid, rich, user-friendly, accessible, and well-organized. As one reviewer writes, “It is clear from both the writing and the examples, that the authors are experienced teachers.” This text examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while still incorporating the key theoretical concepts. In addition to providing a basic overview of anthropology, including definition of key terms and an exposure to ethnographies, readers are exposed to the varying complexity of world religions and the most current disciplinary research.