RT Book
T1 An introduction to the sociology of religion: classical and contemporary perspectives
A1 Furseth, Inger
A1 Repstad, Pål 1947-
A2 Repstad, Pål 1947-
LA English
PP Aldershot u.a.T
PB Ashgate
YR 2006
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/50323513X
AB 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? Which 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. Other chapters 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.
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN a
SN 0754656535
SN 0754656586
SN 9780754656586
SN 9780754656531
K1 Religion and sociology
K1 Sociology and religion