A leading textbook for world religion, this new edition is designed to
help students in their study and research of the world's religious
traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach and its respected
board of consulting editors, this text addresses ways to study religion,
provides broad coverage of diverse religions, and offers an arresting
layout with rich illustrations. The second edition has new and extended
primary source readings, a stronger section on the religions of South
Asia, additional maps, a new full-colour, student-friendly format, and
more.