Author Description
An Expert Team Of International Scholars Here Provide 51 Essays As Entry Points Into The Sociological Study And Understanding Of Religion As Well As In-depth Surveys Into Its Changing Forms And Content In The Contemporary World. Issues Discussed Range From Ecology To Law, Art To Cognitive Science, Crime To Health Care. Edited By Peter Clarke. Originally Published: 2009. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted intersection of religious belief and social structures within the contemporary global landscape. Edited by Peter B. Clarke, the collection compiles 51 essays from an international cohort of scholars to provide a comprehensive framework for analyzing how religion functions, adapts, and influences various sectors of modern society. The text utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on data from sociology, cognitive science, law, and ecology to map the evolving nature of faith in the 21st century.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive surveys on the relationship between religion and diverse fields including ecology, law, art, and health care
- Theoretical frameworks for the sociological study of religious institutions
- Analysis of the changing forms and content of religious practice in a globalized world
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a singular theological argument but rather a descriptive sociological overview of religious phenomena
- The scope is limited to the academic discourse available as of the 2009 publication date
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics frequently cite this handbook as a foundational reference for students and researchers entering the field of the sociology of religion. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous entry point into complex sociological debates.
Page Count:
1046
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191577251
ISBN-13:
9780191577253
Religion
Sociology
Reference
Religion and sociology
Academic
Social Science