This book challenges the secularization hypothesis by examining the complex relationship between modernity and religion in Singapore and other East Asian societies. The author, Chee Kiong Tong, disputes the notion that rapid social change and modernity inevitably lead to a decline in religious adherence. Instead, the book posits that these forces can, in fact, foster a revivalism of religious practices and beliefs. This argument is supported by extensive qualitative and quantitative data gathered over two decades, focusing on societies with diverse ethnic and religious compositions.

The book offers a counter-argument to the prevailing secularization thesis, suggesting that modernity can indeed spur religious revival. Its focus on Singapore as a primary case study, supplemented by comparative data from other East Asian nations, provides a nuanced perspective on religious trends in the region. The author's extensive twenty-year data collection lends significant weight to the analysis. The work is likely to be of interest to scholars of sociology, religious studies, and Asian studies seeking to understand contemporary religious dynamics.