Religion, the social context

Author(s)

• McGuire, Meredith B.

Bibliographic Information

Religion, the social context

Meredith B. McGuire

Tokyo : Wadsworth Pub. Co., c1997

4th ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-384) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

A theory-based, integrated approach to religion's place in society. Selective rather than exceedingly descriptive, the text looks at religion in many cultures. Chapters are organized according to theoretical issues, such as how religion is related to social cohesion and conflict.

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Details

• NCID: BA4326054X
• ISBN:
  • 0534505724
• LCCN: 96036182
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Belmont, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 400 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BL60
  • DC20 : 306.6
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Religion and sociology