Contemporary Religions in China

Shawn Arthur, Graham Harvey

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Routledge
05 February 2019

Religion: general; Oriental religions

Series: Religions in Focus

"Folk 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.

Contemporary Religions in China is an ideal introduction to religion in China for undergraduate students of religion, Chinese studies, and anthropology."

By: Shawn Arthur
Series edited by: Graham Harvey
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138601970
ISBN 10: 1138601977
Series: Religions in Focus
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 05 February 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shawn Arthur is Assistant Professor of Chinese Religions at Wake Forest University, USA.

Reviews for Contemporary Religions in China

What does religion look like today in China? Shawn Arthur's book asks and answers this question in wonderful detail. This textbook makes the case for an ethnographic approach to religion that takes its cue from religion as it is practiced in everyday life, using theory to explain the facts, rather than fitting facts to the theory. The result is a clear, patient and honest account of religion in China through the eyes of an expert guide. I recommend it highly for anyone who is curious about religion in China today. James Miller, Duke Kunshan University, China The book includes both Chinese characters and tones on pinyin Romanization, which provides a helpful vocabulary list for anyone learning Chinese as a foreign language. - Daniel M. Murray, Reading Religion, 2020