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An introduction to the sociology of religion : classical and contemporary perspectives /

Furseth, Inger.

An introduction to the sociology of religion : classical and contemporary perspectives / Inger Furseth and Pål Repstad. - 241 pages ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-234) and index.

1. Sociological perspectives on religion -- 2. Religion as a phenomenon -- definitions and dimensions -- 3. Classical sociologists and their theories of religion -- 4. Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis -- 5. The great narratives : modernity, postmodernity, globalization, and secularization -- 6. Religion in the public sphere -- 7. Individual religiosity -- 8. Religious organizations and movements -- 9. Religion, social unity, and conflict -- 10. Race, ethnicity, and religion -- 11. Religion and gender -- 12. Sociology, theology, and religious faith.

"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."--Jacket.

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Religion and sociology.

BL60 / .F84 2006
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