Studying Religion: An Introduction through Cases by Gary E. Kessler - 3rd edition, paper, McGraw-Hill 2007, 384 pg., $58.39, Pubtrack: Spring & Summer 2007 - Fall 2011: 6120 new units (5145 used)- this is the most directly comparable book in terms of approach, style, and pricing. Our book focuses more on helping students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills incorporating a historical/critical, social scientific approachThese two books are big, four-color textbooks against which ours is being positioned as a reasonably-priced alternative. We've received reviews from adopters of these books who said favorable things about the Aden book and would consider a switch to the lower price point ($60-range).Experiencing the World's Religion by Michael Molloy -5th edition, paper, McGraw-Hill 2006, 624 pg, $91.82, Pubtrack: Spring&Summer 2007 - Fall 2011: 19,700 new units (14,810 used)-4th edition, paper, McGraw-Hill 2006, 624 pg., $88.35, Pubtrack: Spring&Summer 2007 - Fall 2011: 31,844 new units (38,643 used)Understanding Religion in a Global Society by Kent E. Richter, Eva M. Räpple, John C. Modschiedler, and R. Dean Peterson-Paper, Wadsworth 2004, 408 pg., $141.95,Pubtrack: Spring & Summer 2007 - Fall 2011: 1444 new units (6113 used)