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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion: Classical And Contemporary Perspectives
Inger Furseth
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Paperback. Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? This book addresses such questions. It provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. It features several illustrations and examples, which are taken from various religious traditions. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 175 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and ... Read more
Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
451g
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754656586
SKU
V9780754656586
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Ref
99-3
About Inger Furseth
Dr Inger Furseth is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo. She is the author of A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway 1780s-1905 (2003, Mellen Press). Her research centres on religious diversity, gender issues, social theory, and social and religious movements. Dr PÃ¥l Repstad is Professor in Sociology ... Read more
Reviews for An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion: Classical And Contemporary Perspectives
'This book fills a niche by giving equal weight to the classical sociological tradition and to the sociology of contemporary religion. It looks not only at sociologists of religion, but at wider sociological theories with a bearing on religion. All of which makes it one of the most wide-ranging textbooks on the market. Clearly written and concise, the authors convey ... Read more