Discourse Research and Religion - by Jay Johnston & Kocku Von Stuckrad (Paperback)

About the Book

The discursive study of religion is attracting increasing numbers of students and researchers from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This volume offers an up-to-date overview of the field. Written by experts in various disciplines, the vol

Book Synopsis

The discursive study of religion is a growing field that attracts increasing numbers of students and researchers from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds. This volume is the first systematic presentation of the research into religion and discourse. Written by experts from various disciplines, each chapter offers an integrative overview of theory, method, and contextual studies by focusing on a specific approach, interdisciplinary relationship, controversy, or theme in the field. Taking the discursive dimension in the production of knowledge seriously, the book also provides a critical analysis of academic practice and explores new forms of scholarly communication, including open peer-review. The collected volume will appeal to scholars and postgraduate students across a variety of disciplines, including religious studies, history of religion, sociology of religion, discourse studies, cultural studies, and area studies.

About the Author

Jay Johnston, University of Sydney, Australia and Kocku von Stuckrad, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.