The SAGE encyclopedia of the sociology of religion. 2 /
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion....
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, CA :
SAGE Publications, Incorporated,
2020.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion. This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from: • fundamental topics like definitions • secularization • dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion • new religious movements This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (956 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781529714401 (ebook) : |