Contemporary Religions in China

Name: Contemporary Religions in China
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Contemporary Religions in ChinaAuthor(s): Shawn Arthur\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138601970, 978-1138601970\nSynopsis\nFolk and popular religion is a very significant part of Chinese religious life, especially in rural areas. Contemporary Religions in China focuses on the religious activities of the lay people of contemporary China and their ideas of what it means to be \""religious\"" and to practice \""religion\"". Throughout, the discussion is illustrated with case studies, textboxes, images, thought questions, and further reading, which help to capture what religion is like, how and why it is practiced, and what religion means for everyday people across China in the twenty-first century.\n\nContemporary Religions in China is an ideal introduction to religion in China for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies, and anthropology.