Religion, the social context
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Religion, the social context
Wadsworth Pub. Co., c1992
3rd ed
- alk. paper
Available at 3 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-327) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book should be of interest to undergraduates and graduates of sociology and religious studies; anyone interested in where religion stands today.
Table of Contents
Preface. The sociological perspective on religion. The provision of meaning and belonging. The individual's religion. Official and nonofficial religion. Official and nonofficial religion. The dynamics of religious collectivities. Religion, social cohesion, and conflict. The impact of religion on social change. Religion in the modern world. Epilogue. Appendices. References. Author index. Subject index.
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