The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
Download or Read eBook The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion PDF written by Adam Possamai and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 2399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Adam Possamai |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Total Pages | : 2399 |
| Release | : 2020-02-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781529721966 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1529721962 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion by : Adam Possamai
Book excerpt: 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.
