Sociology of exorcism in late modernity
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Sociology of exorcism in late modernity
（Palgrave pivot）
Palgrave Macmillan, c2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book provides a sociological understanding of the phenomenon of exorcism and an analysis of the reasons for its contemporary re-emergence and impact on various communities. It argues that exorcism has become a religious commodity with the potential to strengthen a religion's attraction to adherents, whilst also ensuring its hold. It shows that due to intense competition between religious groups in our multi-faith societies, religious groups are now competing for authority over the supernatural by 'branding' their particular type of exorcism ritual in order to validate the strength of their own belief system.
Sociology of Exorcism in Late Modernity features a detailed case-study of a Catholic exorcist in the south of Europe who dealt with more than 1,000 cases during a decade of work.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The Sociology of Exorcism3. Case Study of Catholic Exorcism: Visiting an Exorcist4. Case Study of Catholic Exorcism: Undergoing Exorcism5. Religious Competition over Exorcism6. The Over-policing, and Decriminalizing, of the Devil
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