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Religions of the World |
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A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices |
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J. Gordon Melton and Martin Baumann, Editors |
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Imprint
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ABC-CLIO
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Publication Date |
08/2002 |
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Subject
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Religion
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Pages |
1507 |
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4 |
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8 1/2x11 |
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ISBN-13 |
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$385.00
£265.95 |
1-57607-223-1 |
978-1-57607-223-3 |
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1-57607-761-6 |
978-1-57607-761-0 |
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Description
An extraordinary survey, in four volumes, of the religious belief and practice in all 276 of the world's nations and territories.
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Awards |
- Best Reference Book 2003, Finalist - Independent Publisher Association
- Editors' Choice 2002 Reference Source - Booklist
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| Reviews |
"Relentlessly objective and brimming with facts ... about one thousand articles on religious bodies and organizations that are significant either in size or influence ... there are no other works that bring this information together in on place. There are also few that attempt to treat the topic of religion so dispassionately ... a fascinating survey of world religions ... an invaluable reference work. It will be useful in libraries from secondary schools through universities, as well as in the libraries of religious organizations."
- Reference & User Services Quarterly
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"In an unusual, creative, and effective approach, this encyclopedia surveys religion by country, as well as by individual entries for each sect or faith ... impressive ..."
- School Library Journal
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