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Examining cultures as diverse as longhouse dwellers in North Borneo African farmers Welsh housewives and postindustrial American workers this volume dramatically redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs It challenges the widespread image of a universal menstrual taboo as well as the common assumption of universal female subordination which underlies it Contributing important new material and perspectives to our understanding of comparative gender politics and symbolism it is of particular importance to those interested in anthropology womens studies religion and comparative health systems. 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Professor. Department of OBGYN. College of Medicine. Menstruation. Definition. : The visible manifestation of cyclic physiologic uterine bleeding due to shedding of the . 2 women and girls. Even medical and other health care textbooks tend to utilize negative metaphors for both menstruation and menopause (Houppert 2000; Martin 1998). There has been minimal attention g Dr. Sagarika Sarkar • Also known as MENSTRUAL CYCLE or UTERINE CYCLE • It refers to the cyclic changes occurring in the endometrium during active reproductive period (menarche to menopause) in fem This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: - increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence- fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe- further resources via a comprehensive companion website.This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time. Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. 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Examining cultures as diverse as long-house dwellers in North Borneo, African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers, this volume dramatically redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs. It challenges the widespread image of a universal menstrual taboo as well as the common assumption of universal female subordination which underlies it. Contributing important new material and perspectives to our understanding of comparative gender politics and symbolism, it is of particular importance to those interested in anthropology, women\'s studies, religion, and comparative health systems. This concise and accessible textbook introduces students to the anthropological study of religion. Stein and Stein examine religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective and expose students to the varying complexity of world religions. The chapters incorporate key theoretical concepts and a rich range of ethnographic material.The fourth edition of The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft offers: - increased coverage of new religious movements, fundamentalism, and religion and conflict/violence- fresh case study material with examples drawn from around the globe- further resources via a comprehensive companion website.This is an essential guide for students encountering anthropology of religion for the first time. This concise introductory textbook emphasizes the major concepts of both anthropology and the anthropology of religion. It is aimed at students encountering anthropology for the first time. Reviewers describe the text as vivid, rich, user-friendly, accessible, and well-organized. The text examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while incorporating key theoretical concepts. 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