The Sociology of Religion: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

The Sociology of Religion: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives
ISBN-10
1134976267
ISBN-13
9781134976263
Series
The Sociology of Religion
Category
Political Science
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2012-06-12
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Malcolm B. Hamilton

Description

This clear introduction to the sociology of religion combines a discussion of key theorists with a modern emphasis on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton's expanded second edition brings the discussion fully up-to-date, and extends its material on secularization and religious sects, giving a broad comparative view. Drawing on the insights of history, anthropology and sociology, he surveys classic and contemporary theory to give a full picture of the variety and scope of theoretical perspectives.

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