This book considers the steady presence of blasphemy in our world today, even as society grows increasingly secular. Discussing some of the most famous cases of blasphemy, it looks at factors such as the increased visibility of religious and racial minorities, new media, and engines of surveillance, and the legacies of colonial blasphemy laws. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Yvonne (Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Kent) Sherwood Illustration(s): 18 black and white images Number of pages: 168 Collection: Very Short Introductions Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 113 x 174 x 14 Cover type: Paperback / softback