An introduction to the sociology of religion

• Verfasst von: Furseth, Inger [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Repstad, Pål [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: An introduction to the sociology of religion
• Titelzusatz: classical and contemporary perspectives
• Verf.angabe: Inger Furseth (KIFO Centre for Church Research, Norway and University of Southern California, USA) and Pål Repstad (Agder University College, Norway)
• Verlagsort: London ; New York
• Verlag: Routledge
• Jahr: 2016
• Jahr des Originals: 2006
• Umfang: 241 Seiten
• Fussnoten: Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 209-234 ; First published 2006 by Ashgate publishing
• ISBN: 0-7546-5653-5
• ISBN: 0-7546-5658-6
• ISBN: 978-0-7546-5658-6
• ISBN: 978-0-7546-5653-1
• Schlagwörter: (s)Religionssoziologie
• Sprache: eng
• RVK-Notation: MS 6550
• RVK-Notation: BE 3300
• RVK-Notation: BE 3320
• K10plus-PPN: 873031822

Abstract

Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? Which role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. "An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion" provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Other chapters offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Zygmunt Bauman and their perspectives on social life, including religion. Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions.