Sociology of religion : contemporary developments

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Sociology of religion : contemporary developments

Kevin J. Christiano, William H. Swatos, Jr., Peter Kivisto

Rowman & Littlefield, c2016

3rd ed

  • : cloth
  • : pbk

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Previous ed.: 2008

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This third edition of Sociology of Religion introduces students to key principles in the sociological understanding of religion, with revisions and updates throughout. The book offers an overview of the nature and function of religious institutions and practices, asking sociological questions about the changing role of religion in today's "post-traditional" world. After an introduction to the many facets of religion and key theories for its study, the book examines central themes such as changes in religious life in the United States; the intersections between religion, social class, and power and between gender, sexuality, and religion; globalization and religion; religion in mass media; and more. The third edition features new material on the relationship of race and ethnicity to religion, the perceived rises of both secularism and fundamentalism, and the role of religion in public debates on sexuality. Sociology of Religion addresses both the foundations of the field and the profound changes it has undergone, placing new examples against their historical background. Charts, photos, down-to-earth examples, and a readable style make the book an ideal introduction for students.

Table of Contents

Part One: The Basics 1.By Way of Introduction 2.Studying Religion 3.The "Religion" of Secularization and the History of Religions 4.Religion in the United States: Denominationalism and Beyond Part Two: Religion and Social Differentiation 5.Social Class, Religion, and Power: A Classic Field of Inquiry 6.Religion and Ethnicity: A Complex Relationship 7.Gender, Sexuality, and Religion: Spirituality in Different Voices? Part Three: Religion, Culture, and Change 8.Religious Change: The Case of Catholicism in the United States 9.The Globalization Dynamic: Historic Animosities or Postmodern Politics? 10.Mediating Meaning: Religion in-and as-Contemporary Culture 11.Boundary Issues: Church, State, and New Religions References

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Details

  • NCID
    BB21983573
  • ISBN
    • 9781442216914
    • 9781442216921
  • LCCN
    2015024846
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Lanham
  • Pages/Volumes
    x, 399 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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