Religion and belief influence many areas of our lives. This book gives a thoroughly up-to-date overview of religion in contemporary society alongside insight into classic theory. Packed with helpful features to encourage students' learning and engagement with the subject, this is a key text for students of thesociology of religion. INDICE: Introduction - The Role of Religion in Society: The Classical Sociologists - The Role of Religion in Society: Contemporary Debates - Religious Organizations - Religion, Social Order and Social Conflict - The SecularisationDebate - Social Factors and Religious Belief - Religion: A Global Context -
- ISBN: 978-0-333-68763-5
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 09/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés