The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
Author | : Adam Possamai |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 2399 |
Release | : 2020-02-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781529721966 |
ISBN-13 | : 1529721962 |
Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Download or read book The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion 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. 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.