The Sociology of Religion: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives: Second Edition

Type

Book

Authors

Malcolm Hamilton

ISBN 10

0415226678

ISBN 13

9780415226677

Tags

Sociology, Social Sciences, Religious Studies

Description

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. - from Amzon

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