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Social Theory and Religion

By James A. Beckford

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0521774314, 9780521774314, 0521773369, 9780521773362, 9780511520754
Open Library ID
OL22539820M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
802 kB (821166 bytes)
Pages
262\262
Topic
Religion
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book looks at ways of improving our understanding of religious change by strengthening the links between social theory and the social scientific study of religion. James Beckford reviews the current state of social scientific knowledge about religion. He clarifies the social processes involved in constructing religious and non-religious environments in public and private life. Beckford reveals the importance of these boundaries by referring to studies of secularization, religious diversity, globalization, religious movements and self-identity.

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