Transfer and spaces

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Held in Heidelberg from September 29 to October 2, 2008, the international conference “Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual,” organized by the collaborative research center SFB 619 “Ritual Dynamics,” brought together leading experts in ritual studies and over 600 participants to reassess traditional subjects in light of recent research. The findings, presented in five volumes, pave the way for future transcultural, interdisciplinary, and multi-methodical research on rituals. The conference showcased a broad range of disciplines and methods, covering diverse topics across cultural geography and spanning from antiquity to the present. The proceedings illustrate the expansive definition of rituals and explore the conditions, modes, and functions of ritual actions in various cultures. A key conclusion is that no single model for rituals exists; instead, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research methods are essential for advancing the field. The five volumes include: Volume I: Grammars and Morphologies of Ritual Practices in Asia; Volume II: Body, Performance, Agency, and Experience; Volume III: State, Power, and Violence; Volume IV: Reflexivity, Media, and Visuality; Volume V: Transfer and Spaces. A set price for all five volumes is offered (978-3-447-06206-0).