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The SAGE encyclopedia of the sociology of religion. 2 / edited by Adam Possamai, Anthony J. Blasi.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion and sociology--Encyclopedias.
- Religion and sociology.
- Fundamentalism--Encyclopedias.
- Fundamentalism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (956 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Inc., 2020.
- Summary:
- The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion. This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from: • fundamental topics like definitions • secularization • dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion • new religious movements This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion.
- Contents:
- Volume 1, The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion
- Volume 2, The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781529721966
- 1529721962
- 9781787858374
- 1787858375
- 9781529714401
- 1529714400
- 9781529721706
- 1529721709
- OCLC:
- 1143804497
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