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The panoramic exploration of how belief shapes us, from the celebrated author of A History of the World in 100 Objects No society on Earth lacks beliefs about where it has come from, its place in the world, and the connection of individuals to the eternal. Until recently, it was widely assumed that religion was on the wane almost everywhere- now, far from becoming marginalised, the relationship between faith and society has moved to the centre of politics and global conversation. Neil MacGregor's new book traces how different societies have understood and articulated their place in the cosmic scheme. He examines mankind's beliefs not from the perspective of institutional religions, but by focusing on the shared narratives that have shaped societies - and on what happens when different narratives run up against each other. MacGregor brilliantly turns his kaleidoscope of objects, places and ideas to set these pressing contemporary concerns in the long perspectives of time and place.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780141986258
eBay Product ID (ePID)6046583777
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
Publication NameLiving with the Gods: on Beliefs and Peoples
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
AuthorDr Neil Macgregor
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight363 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorDr Neil Macgregor