Religion in the contemporary world : a sociological introduction /

Aldridge, Alan

Religion in the contemporary world : a sociological introduction / Alan Aldridge. - 2nd ed. - Cambridge ; Malden, MA : Polity, 2007. - ix, 242 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-238) and index.

Religion and the challenge of diversity -- Defining religion: social conflicts and sociological debates -- Varieties of religious movement -- Secularization: the social insignificance of religion? -- Secularization challenged: a new paradigm? -- Fundamentalism -- Civil religion and political ritual -- Brainwashing, consumer protection and the state -- Religious identity and meaning in consumer society.

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Religion and sociology.
Religious minorities.
Cultural pluralism.
Faith.
Religious institutions.

BL 60 / .A53 2007