Routledge - The Handbook of Contemporary Animism

Explore a comprehensive study of animist worldviews with The Handbook of Contemporary Animism from the Acumen Handbooks series. This volume gathers an international team of scholars to provide a deep examination of diverse animist practices and perspectives. Readers will find a structured look at recent approaches to animism, beginning with foundational examinations and moving into specialized evaluations. The text covers ethnographic, cognitive, literary, performative, and material culture approaches. It also includes important perspectives on activist and indigenous thinking regarding animism today. This handbook serves as a significant resource for those studying the complexities of spiritual and social connections. It is designed to support the academic needs of students and scholars working within the fields of Religion, Sociology, and Anthropology.