Religion, Culture & Society: A Global Approach

Religion, Culture & Society: A Global Approach

"The reader is taken on a global exploration of the forms and diversities of religions and their social and cultural contexts... It is up to the minute in research and theory, and comfortably grounded in the traditions of the social explanation of things religious and spiritual."
- Gary Bouma AM, Monash University

"Tells how sociology of religion originated in the work of key nineteenth and twentieth century theorists and then brings the story into the present era of globalization, hybrid spirituality, and the Internet. Students of religion will find this an engaging and informative survey of the field."
- Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University

"It considers the â€˜big questionsâ€™ - What is religion? How is religion changing in a modern world? What is the future of religion? â€“ and addresses them through tangible case studies and observations of contemporary life. Its global perspective reflects the breadth, diversity and vibrancy of this field."
- Sylvia Collins-Mayo,Â Kingston University

This is a rich and dynamic introduction to the varieties of religious life and the central issues in the sociology of religion today. It leads the reader through the key ideas and main debates within the field as well as offering in-depth descriptions and analysis of topics such as secularization, fundamentalism, Pentecostal Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, atheism, â€˜The spiritual marketplaceâ€™, digital religion and new religions like Wicca.

Emphasising religion as a global phenomenon, examining especially the ways in which globalization has had an impact on everyday religious life, Singleton has created an illuminating text suitable for students in a wide range of courses looking at religion as a social and cultural phenomenon.
Country USA
Brand Sage Publications
Manufacturer SAGE Publications Ltd
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781446202913
ReleaseDate 2014-05-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781446202913

Country	USA
Brand	Sage Publications
Manufacturer	SAGE Publications Ltd
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781446202913
ReleaseDate	2014-05-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781446202913

Religion, Culture & Society: A Global Approach

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