Author : Adam Possamai,Anthony J. Blasi
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 2320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781529721966
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion by Adam Possamai,Anthony J. Blasi Pdf
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.