num_pages: 328
description: Why is religion still important? Can we be fully modern and fully religious? In this new edition Davie follows up her discussion of the meaning of religion in modern society and considers how best to research and understand this relationship. Exploring the rapid movements within the sociology of religion today this revised and updated  Describes the origins of the sociology of religion  Demystifies secularization as a process and a theory  Relates religion to modern social theory  Unpacks the meaning of religion in relation to modernity and globalization  Grasps the methodological challenges in the field  Provides a comparative perspective for religions in the west  Introduces questions of minorities and margins  Sets out a critical agenda for debate and research The Sociology of Religion has already proved itself as one of the most important titles within the field; this edition will ensure that it remains an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike.
language: English
title: The Sociology of Religion: A Critical Agenda
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd