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Afterword: So what is the anthropology of Buddhism about?

Abstract:
This afterword considers the history of the subfield of the anthropology of Buddhism in light of the essays in this special section of Religion and Society. Anthropologists have sought to combat conventional assumptions about Buddhism and have long made contributions to the study of Buddhism, the state, nationalism, and politics. As part of a maturing field, they have also made contributions through the study of Buddhism to many other subfields of anthropology, including morality, spirit possession, the emotions, and materiality. It is no longer necessary for the anthropology of Buddhism to be overwhelmingly concerned with the authenticity and identity of its subjects.
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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.3167/arrs.2017.080113

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
SAME
Sub department:
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Oxford college:
All Souls College
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Author
ORCID:
0000-0001-5152-1680


Publisher:
Berghahn Journals
Journal:
Religion and Society More from this journal
Volume:
8
Issue:
1
Pages:
203-209
Publication date:
2017-09-01
Acceptance date:
2017-06-15
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EISSN:
2150-9301
ISSN:
2150-9298


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English
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pubs:744734
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uuid:f813f52c-e29f-4204-96a8-581aaf4d7b65
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pubs:744734
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744734
Deposit date:
2018-08-17

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