Sociology of Religion
Subtitle: Contemporary Developments
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Published: January 15, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780759100350
Subjects: Anthropology; Religion: general; Social theory; Social Science; Sociology; Religion; General; Sociology Of Religion; Religion / General; Religion and sociology
Description: Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments charts changes in the sociology of religion without ignoring the continuing relevance of Weber, Durkheim, and Marx. Veteran sociologists Christiano, Swatos, and Kivisto address both the foundations and the profound changes in the field, placing new conceptions against their historical background. Charts, pictures, down-to-earth examples, and a readable style keep the history and new developments within the reach of undergraduates. Instructors who want to give their students a current and comprehensive overview of the field should take a look at Sociology of Religion: Contemporary Developments.