Inger Furseth, Pal Repstad

An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? This book addresses such questions. It provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. It features several illustrations and examples, which are taken from various religious traditions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 172mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780754656586
• ISBN-10: 0754656586
• Artikelnr.: 21016090

Autorenporträt

Dr Inger Furseth is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo. She is the author of A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway 1780s-1905 (2003, Mellen Press). Her research centres on religious diversity, gender issues, social theory, and social and religious movements. Dr PÃ¥l Repstad is Professor in Sociology of Religion at Agder University College, Norway. He has conducted research and published in the fields of sociology of religion, social policy, and sociological methods. He is also the editor of Religion and Modernity. Modes of Co-Existence (1996, Scandinavian University Press).

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Foreword
Sociological perspectives on religion
Religion as a phenomenon - definitions and dimensions
Classical sociologists and their theories of religion
Religion in contemporary sociology and cultural analysis
The great narratives: modernity, postmodernity, globalization, and secularization
Religion in the public sphere
Individual religiosity
Religious organizations and movements
Religion, social unity, and conflict
Race, ethnicity, and religion
Religion and gender
Sociology, theology, and religious faith
Bibliography
Index.