The new Blackwell companion to the sociology of religion /
Reflecting the latest developments in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. It covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism, and the body. It takes a m...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom ; Malden, MA, USA :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2010.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to sociology.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Reflecting the latest developments in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. It covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism, and the body. It takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies. It is international in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 691 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781444320787 1444320785 9781444320794 1444320793 1782685448 9781782685449 1282550160 9781282550162 9786612550164 6612550163 |