Encyclopedia of religion and society
By: William H. Swatos, Jr., editor ; Peter Kivisto, associate editor ; Barbara J. Denison, James McClenon, assistant editors.
Contributors: Swatos, William H.; Kivisto, Peter, 1948-
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Walnut Creek, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 590
Subjects: Religion and sociology -- Encyclopedias
Description: "As the new millennium approaches the sacred and profane interface, conflict, and intermingle in novel ways. The Encyclopedia of Religion and Society provides a guide map for these developments. From succinct, brief notes to essay-length entries, this encyclopedia covers world religions, religious perspectives on political and social issues, and religious leaders and scholars - past and present - in the United States and the world.

This comprehensive volume is an essential reference for the study of the anthropology, psychology, politics, or sociology of religion."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.