Dumont on Religion

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Focusing on key concepts relevant to the study of religion, this book explores themes such as the sacred versus the profane, purity and impurity, and transcendence. It highlights significant contributions from Dumont's work in kinship studies while addressing values, ideology, and hierarchy. The text serves as a resource for students and scholars interested in cross-cultural comparisons and the foundational ideas that shape religious understanding.