Despland (religion, Concordia U., Montreal) describes how French sociologist Roger Bastide (1898-1974) conducted a range of studies on the Afro-Brazilian religion that was vibrant in the northeast--es
Roger Bastide developed the theory of acculturation which provides a framework for understanding contact between different cultures and beliefs. 'Bastide on Religion' offers a clear introduction to th
The history of the concept of “religion” in Western tradition has intrigued scholars for years. This important collection of eighteen essays brings further light to the ongoing debate. Three of the in
