These two volumes present Pye¿s methodological, theoretical, and field-based interests in the study of religions. Pye understands the study of religions to be an international enterprise with roots in both European and East Asian culture. This relates to his active role in the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), as a former General Secretary and President. The work is presented in seven sections, which could be used in teaching assignments. The first volume begins with a lively introduction on ¿Methodological Strategies,¿ followed by ¿East Asian Starting Points,¿ a radical attempt to overcome Eurocentrism, and ¿Structures and Strategies,¿ which tackles globally significant institutional and ideological