The SAGE encyclopedia of the sociology of religion
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion....
| Subtitles: | Sociology of religion |
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Thousand Oaks, California
SAGE Publications
2020
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Further subjects: | B
Religion and sociology
B Religious sociology B Religion and sociology ; Encyclopedias B Religion and sociology Encyclopedias B Fundamentalism ; Encyclopedias B Encyclopedias |
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Presumably Free Access Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion. This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from: • fundamental topics like definitions • secularization • dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion • new religious movements This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion. |
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| Item Description: | Sage reference Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1529714400 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.4135/9781529714401 |