Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Clichés,
this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes
and clichés about religion, focusing on clichés that a new
generation of students are most familiar with. Each chapter includes:
- A description of a particular cliché - Discussion of where it
appears in popular culture or popular media - Discussion of where it
appears in scholarly literature - A historical contextualization of
its use in the past - An analysis of the social or rhetorical work the
cliché accomplishes in the present Clichés addressed include: -
"Religion and science naturally conflict" - "All religions are against
LGBTQ rights" - "Eastern religions are more spiritual than Western
religions" - "Religion is personal and not subject to government
regulation" - "Religious pluralism gives everyone a voice" Written in
an easy and accessible style, Stereotyping Religion II: Critiquing
Clichés is suitable for all readers looking to clear away
unsophisticated assumptions in preparation for more critical studies.
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Critiquing Clichés
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ISBN
9781350263611
Publisert
2023
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1. utgave
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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