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.
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.
Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions.
Covering classical sociology of religion as well as contemporary debates and topics, this book is ideal reading for students approaching the sociology of religion for the first time.
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