The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion

The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
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Total Pages : 2399
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ISBN-10 : 9781529721966
ISBN-13 : 1529721962
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Book Synopsis The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion by : Adam Possamai

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.


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