Fabrizio M. Ferrari is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester.

• Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The Life, Works and Influences of Ernesto de Martino Chapter 2: De Martino's Writings on Religion Chapter 3: From Militant Ethnology to Critical Ethnocentrism Chapter 4: Religion, Magic and the Crisis of the Presence Chapter 5: Using de Martino to Interpret Religion: Applications and Limitations Conclusion

"In this excellent book Fabrizio Ferrari provides a thorough examination of de Martino's work." Gustavo Benavides, Villanova University

Fabrizio M. Ferrari is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester.

• Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The Life, Works and Influences of Ernesto de Martino Chapter 2: De Martino's Writings on Religion Chapter 3: From Militant Ethnology to Critical Ethnocentrism Chapter 4: Religion, Magic and the Crisis of the Presence Chapter 5: Using de Martino to Interpret Religion: Applications and Limitations Conclusion

"In this excellent book Fabrizio Ferrari provides a thorough examination of de Martino's work." Gustavo Benavides, Villanova University

Fabrizio M. Ferrari is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Chester.

• Preface Introduction Chapter 1: The Life, Works and Influences of Ernesto de Martino Chapter 2: De Martino's Writings on Religion Chapter 3: From Militant Ethnology to Critical Ethnocentrism Chapter 4: Religion, Magic and the Crisis of the Presence Chapter 5: Using de Martino to Interpret Religion: Applications and Limitations Conclusion

"In this excellent book Fabrizio Ferrari provides a thorough examination of de Martino's work." Gustavo Benavides, Villanova University