Research Note: Talking about a Revolution: Terminology for the New Field of Non-religion Studies

The recognition of non-religion as a significant social, cultural, and psychological phenomenon represents a sea change—or revolution—in social scientific thinking about religion and modernity. The speedy expansion of the field has, however, left its terminology lagging behind, with most scholars dr...

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Main Author: Lee, Lois ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2012]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2012, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Pages: 129-139
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