The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
- ISBN-10
- 1529721962
- ISBN-13
- 9781529721966
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 1000
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-02-14
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Anthony J. Blasi, Adam Possamai
Description
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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- 2020-04-09
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