This popular introduction to the world's major religions provides a comprehensive survey of the major traditions together with selected primary readings.<br><ul><br><li>A new edition of this popular introduction to the world's major religions <br><li>Provides a comprehensive survey of the major religious traditions together with selected primary readings <br><li>Focuses on the beliefs and values that animate each religion, helping students to understand what makes them meaningful to their followers <br><li>Includes new material on Sikhism and additional material on each religion's ethics and their encounter with the modern world <br><li>Features chapter-by-chapter discussion and test questions, summaries, and suggestions for further reading <br><li>Improved visual design, with extensive student aids including revised maps, timeline and charts. </li></ul><br><p>The book is accompanied by a website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/burke