The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of ReligionISBN: 978-1-4051-8852-4
Hardcover
712 pages
May 2010, Wiley-Blackwell
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Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the New
Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the
sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and
historical approaches.
- Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body
- Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies
- International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia
- Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization