Ritual: A Very Short Introduction by Barry Stephenson (Paperback)

Ritual: A Very Short Introduction by Barry Stephenson is part of Oxford's popular Very Short Introductions series. It explores how ritual shapes religious, social, and everyday life, from ceremonies and festivals to personal habits, and introduces the main ideas scholars use to study it. Concise and accessible, it is an ideal starting point for students and curious readers interested in religion and anthropology.