Stephen Covell – författare

This edited volume brings together scholars from across disciplines to examine the relationship between religion and alcohol.It examines the historical, social, ritual, economic, political, and cultural relationship between religion and alcohol across time periods and around the world. Twelve chapters are tied together by two major themes: first, gender identity, and its intersection with religion and alcohol; second, identity construction in religious communities, demonstrating how alcohol can be used as a distinguishing factor for religious, ethnic, and national identity. A key focus of the volume is how alcohol can bridge and divide the point at which the sacred and secular meet.With its interdisciplinary approach and engaging style, this book is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students in religion departments and appeals to scholars of material culture, food, and alcohol. Additionally, the book is of interest to professionals in the alcohol industry, particularly those involved in microbrewing and winemaking, who are interested in understanding the historical and cultural contexts of their craft.

This edited volume brings together scholars from across disciplines to examine the relationship between religion and alcohol.It examines the historical, social, ritual, economic, political, and cultural relationship between religion and alcohol across time periods and around the world. Twelve chapters are tied together by two major themes: first, gender identity, and its intersection with religion and alcohol; second, identity construction in religious communities, demonstrating how alcohol can be used as a distinguishing factor for religious, ethnic, and national identity. A key focus of the volume is how alcohol can bridge and divide the point at which the sacred and secular meet.With its interdisciplinary approach and engaging style, this book is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students in religion departments and appeals to scholars of material culture, food, and alcohol. Additionally, the book is of interest to professionals in the alcohol industry, particularly those involved in microbrewing and winemaking, who are interested in understanding the historical and cultural contexts of their craft.

Death, Dying, and Beyond presents students with a collection of thought-provoking articles and essays aiming to demystify the concepts of death, dying, and what follows. The anthology features a constructivist approach, incorporating a range of western and non-western contexts to provide a comprehensive view of these inevitable stages of life.This book is structured into three sections. The first section investigates the conceptualization of death itself, addressing questions around the criteria for determining death and the idea of social death. In the second section, it contemplates the process of dying, the psychological and societal facets of facing mortality, and the ethics surrounding end-of-life decisions. The final section examines the aftermath of death, including mournful practices, interactions with the deceased, and the impacts on cultural and personal narratives.Death, Dying, and Beyond is an ideal resource for courses in sociology, religious studies, psychology, philosophy, nursing, English, and law. It involves analyzing perspectives on death and dying and fosters an environment for students to examine their values and attitudes towards mortality.