Asian Religions A Cultural Perspective Randall L Nadeau by Randall L. Nadeau 9781118471968, 1118471962 instant download after payment.

This lively introduction offers a complete overview of the main Asian religions, their traditions and contemporary relevance, and how they are lived and practiced today.Provides readers with an all-embracing introduction to Asian religions, covering each of the main traditions in a style that is lively and distinctiveFocuses on Asian religions as lived and practiced by real people, leading readers to a deeper understanding of Asian spiritualities and traditions, and their contemporary relevanceUses exercises, activities, and an appealing mixture of examples, such as novels, throughout the book, to both inform and engage readersEmploys a comparative approach, highlighting the contrasts between Asian and Western modes of thinking and livingDebates the influence of religion on real-world issues including work, economic growth, the environment, human rights, and gender relationsWritten by an acclaimed scholar in this field, who is able to draw on his remarkable knowledge across all relevant religious traditions