An introduction to the sociology of religion : classical and contemporary perspectives
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An introduction to the sociology of religion : classical and contemporary perspectives
Routledge, 2024
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This is a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with case studies and useful pedagogy throughout for students.
This second edition has been thoroughly updated with new chapters on religious movements, extremism, and social injustice.
Cutting-edge topics such as race, gender, and sexuality have been thoroughly updated to include contemporary case studies and developments in the field.
Table of Contents
1. Sociological perspectives on religion 2. Religion and nonreligion - definitions and dimensions 3. Classical sociologists and their theories of religion 4. Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis 5. Great narratives: Modernity, postmodernity, secularization, and globalisation 6. Individual religiosity and nonreligiosity 7. Race, ethnicity, and religion 8. Religion, gender, and sexuality 9. Religion and social class 10. Religious organizations - typologies and processes 11. Social and religious movements, radicalization, and violence 12. Religion, nation, state, and politics Index
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