Title
Religious Affects: Animality, Evolution, and Power,Used
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
In Religious Affects Donovan O. Schaefer challenges the notion that religion is inextricably linked to language and belief, proposing instead that it is primarily driven by affects. Drawing on affect theory, evolutionary biology, and poststructuralist theory, Schaefer builds on the recent materialist shift in religious studies to relocate religious practices in the affective realman insight that helps us better understand how religion is lived in conjunction with systems of power. To demonstrate religion's animality and how it works affectively, Schaefer turns to a series of case studies, including the documentary Jesus Camp and contemporary American Islamophobia. Placing affect theory in conversation with postDarwinian evolutionary theory, Schaefer explores the extent to which nonhuman animals have the capacity to practice religion, linking human forms of religion and power through a new analysis of the chimpanzee waterfall dance as observed by Jane Goodall. In this compelling case for the use of affect theory in religious studies, Schaefer provides a new model for mapping relations between religion, politics, species, globalization, secularism, race, and ethics.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Religious Affects: Animality, Evolution, and Power'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of how religion is primarily driven by affects rather than being solely linked to language and belief, as argued by the author Donovan O. Schaefer.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Religious Affects: Animality, Evolution, and Power'? A: The author of the book is Donovan O. Schaefer.
- Q: What academic fields does the book draw upon? A: The book draws on affect theory, evolutionary biology, and poststructuralist theory, contributing to the recent materialist shift in religious studies.
- Q: How does the book relate religion to systems of power? A: The book demonstrates how religious practices are lived in conjunction with systems of power, highlighting the affective realm of religion.
- Q: What case studies are discussed in the book? A: The book includes case studies such as the documentary 'Jesus Camp' and discussions on contemporary American Islamophobia.
- Q: What unique perspective does Schaefer provide regarding nonhuman animals and religion? A: Schaefer explores the capacity of nonhuman animals to practice religion, linking it to human forms of religion and power through analysis of behaviors, such as the chimpanzee waterfall dance observed by Jane Goodall.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on November 13, 2015.
- Q: What is the format and item condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Religious Affects: Animality, Evolution, and Power' have? A: The book has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: In which category is the book listed? A: The book is categorized under Psychology & Counseling.