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.
9780745634043 (hbk.) 0745634044 (hbk.) 0745634052 (pbk.) 9780745634050 (pbk.)
GBA773798 bnb
013889510 Uk
Religion and sociology.
Religious minorities.
Cultural pluralism.
Faith.
Religious institutions.
BL 60 / .A53 2007
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.
9780745634043 (hbk.) 0745634044 (hbk.) 0745634052 (pbk.) 9780745634050 (pbk.)
GBA773798 bnb
013889510 Uk
Religion and sociology.
Religious minorities.
Cultural pluralism.
Faith.
Religious institutions.
BL 60 / .A53 2007