The Sociology of Religion
Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Malcolm B. Hamilton | ISBN: | 9781134976256 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | June 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Malcolm B. Hamilton |
| ISBN: | 9781134976256 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | June 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This clear introduction to the sociology of religion combines a discussion of key theorists with a modern emphasis on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton's expanded second edition brings the discussion fully up-to-date, and extends its material on secularization and religious sects, giving a broad comparative view. Drawing on the insights of history, anthropology and sociology, he surveys classic and contemporary theory to give a full picture of the variety and scope of theoretical perspectives.
This clear introduction to the sociology of religion combines a discussion of key theorists with a modern emphasis on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton's expanded second edition brings the discussion fully up-to-date, and extends its material on secularization and religious sects, giving a broad comparative view. Drawing on the insights of history, anthropology and sociology, he surveys classic and contemporary theory to give a full picture of the variety and scope of theoretical perspectives.
