An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 299
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ISBN-10 : 9781351958660
ISBN-13 : 1351958666
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion by : Inger Furseth

Download or read book An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion written by Inger Furseth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Zygmunt Bauman and their perspectives on social life, including religion. Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions.


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