Social Theory and Religion

Social Theory and Religion
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 0521774314
ISBN-13 : 9780521774314
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Book Synopsis Social Theory and Religion by : James A. Beckford

Download or read book Social Theory and Religion written by James A. Beckford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-08-21 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many aspects of religion are puzzling these days. This book looks at ways of improving our understanding of religious change by strengthening the links between social theory and the social scientific study of religion. It clarifies the social processes involved in constructing religion and non-religion in public and private life. Taking illustrations of the importance of these boundaries from studies of secularisation, religious diversity, globalisation, religious movements and self-identity, James A. Beckford reviews the current state of social scientific knowledge about religion.


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