UID:
almahu_9949386438802882
Format:
1 online resource (ix, 224 pages)
ISBN:
9780429055591
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0429055595
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9780429619175
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0429619170
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9780429617027
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042961702X
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9780429621321
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0429621329
Content:
"The first sociology of religion textbook to begin the task of diversifying and decolonizing the study of religion, Sociology of Religion develops a sociological frame that draws together the personal, political and public, showing how religion - its origins, development and changes - is understood as a social institution, influenced by and influencing wider social structures. Organized along sociological structures and themes, the book works with examples from a variety of religious traditions and regions rather than focusing in depth on a selection, and foregrounds cultural practice-based understandings of religion. It is therefore a textbook about 'religion', not 'religions', that explores the relationship of religion with gender and sexuality, crime and violence, generations, politics and media, 'race', ethnicity and social class, disease and disability - highlighting the position of religion in social justice and equality. Each chapter of this book is framed around concrete case studies from a variety of Western and non-Western religious traditions. Students will benefit from thinking about the discipline across a range of geographical and religious contexts. The book includes features designed to engage and inspire students
Additional Edition:
Print version: Day, Abby, 1956- Sociology of religion: overview and analysis of contemporary religion. Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2021 ISBN 9780367151874
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Textbooks
DOI:
10.4324/9780429055591
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429055591
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