Routledge Beyond Primitivism: Indigenous Religious Traditions and Modernity

Beyond Primitivism provides a comprehensive examination of indigenous religions as living, dynamic faiths practised across America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific in the contemporary world. This Routledge publication challenges outdated perceptions by demonstrating how indigenous religions remain relevant and vibrant in modern society, rather than relics of the past. The book explores how local spiritual traditions are responding to and adapting within the forces of globalisation and modernity, offering readers critical insights into the intersection of indigenous faith practices and contemporary culture. It argues persuasively that these faiths are not static or irrelevant, but continue to evolve and maintain significance for their practising communities today. Essential reading for students, scholars and anyone seeking to understand how indigenous religions function as dynamic systems within our increasingly interconnected world.