{"product_id":"religion-china-ties-that-bind-9780745679167","title":"Religion in China: ties that bind","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, a remarkable revival of religious practices has taken place in China. This study by anthropologist Adam Yuet Chau goes beyond mere statistics on believers, temples, and churches. It explores how religion is intertwined with contemporary Chinese life and society, from personal devotion to community festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers various religions, such as Buddhism, Daoism, folk religion, Christianity, and Islam. It offers an ethnographic perspective on the current significance of religious traditions within Chinese societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion is primarily understood as a practice that shapes and maintains relationships: between people, spirits, and places;\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe connection between ritual service providers and their clients;\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe role of the state and religious groups;\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRelationality forms the central anchor of religious lifeworlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis approach calls for a new way to approach religion globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTarget Audience and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible and lively work is aimed at anyone interested in Chinese or East Asian religions and is suitable for teaching, research, and self-study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teaching material is available in Chinese at an academic level and is supplied by Intertaal, your reliable partner for fast delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951058248020,"sku":"9780745679167","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/religion-china-ties-that-bind-boek-boekomslag-toont-gouden-draak-749.webp?v=1778085184","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/religion-china-ties-that-bind-9780745679167","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}