Murray J. Leaf Books

The book offers a comparative analysis of major Eastern religious traditions, exploring their development as professional enterprises and social movements. Through an anthropological lens, it examines the core ideas that shape these religions and how they have influenced the formation of internal organizations. The author, Murray J. Leaf, highlights the dynamics of mobilization and the varying degrees of external support these traditions receive, providing insight into their societal impact and organizational structures.

The Anthropology of Western Religions: Ideas, Organizations, and Constituencies is a comparative survey of the world's major religious traditions as professional enterprises and, often, as social movements. Documenting the principle ideas behind Western religious traditions ...

Focusing on the principles of effective faculty governance, this anthropological study explores the importance of shared governance in universities. It addresses the challenges posed by a well-funded system aiming to undermine these organizations and highlights the value of human social organization theory. The work emphasizes the necessity of academic democracy in fostering an educated public, which is crucial for addressing global crises in sustainability and political instability. Ultimately, it advocates for enhancing universities' roles in generating essential intellectual advancements.