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Thinking theoretically in the sociology of religion.

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Professor Grace Davie describes thinking theoretically about the sociology of religion in Europe and the United States. The European Enlightenment promoted freedom from belief; secularization was seen as necessary for modernization. The American Enlightenment took the form of freedom to believe; ins...

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Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed-captioned in English.
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017.
Subjects:
Religion and sociology > Europe.
Religion and sociology > United States.
Sociologie religieuse > Europe.
Sociologie religieuse > États-Unis.
Religion and sociology.
Europe.
United States.
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Summary:Professor Grace Davie describes thinking theoretically about the sociology of religion in Europe and the United States. The European Enlightenment promoted freedom from belief; secularization was seen as necessary for modernization. The American Enlightenment took the form of freedom to believe; instead of rapid secularization, a market of religion gave rise to rational choice theory.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 video file (15 min., 28 sec.)) : sound, colour.
ISBN:9781473961173
1473961173