Religion in today's world: global issues, sociological perspectives

Religion is a major force in contemporary society. It is also one of the least understood social and political influences on individuals and communities. In this innovative collection of original essays and classic readings, experts explore the significance of contemporary religiosity: as a source o...

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Auteur principal: Wilcox, Melissa M. 1972- (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Livre
Langue:Anglais
Service de livraison Subito: Commander maintenant.
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Publié: New York and London Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2013
Dans:Année: 2013
Collection/Revue:Contemporary sociological perspectives
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Sociologie des religions
Sujets non-standardisés:B Electronic books
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Aggregator)
Édition parallèle:Non-électronique
Erscheint auch als: Religion in Today’s World : Global Issues, Sociological Perspectives:
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Résumé:Religion is a major force in contemporary society. It is also one of the least understood social and political influences on individuals and communities. In this innovative collection of original essays and classic readings, experts explore the significance of contemporary religiosity: as a source of meaning and motivation, how it unites and divides us, and how it is used politically and culturally. Readers will be introduced to the broad debates in ways that will equip them to analyze, discuss, and make their own judgments about religion and society. This book should be read by anyone interes
ISBN:1317796640