Day Abby (Gioldsmiths University Of London Uk)
Day Abby (Gioldsmiths University Of London Uk) - Sociology Of Religion Overview And Analysis Of Contemporary Religion - Paperback
Day Abby (Gioldsmiths University Of London Uk) - Sociology Of Religion Overview And Analysis Of Contemporary Religion - Paperback
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Description: The first sociology of religion textbook to begin the task of diversifying and decolonizing the study of religion Sociology of Religion develops a sociological frame that draws together the personal political and public showing how religion its origins development and changes is understood as a social institution influenced by and influencing wider social structures. Organized along sociological structures and themes the book works with examples from a variety of religious traditions and regions rather than focusing in depth on a selection and foregrounds cultural practice - based understandings of religion. It is therefore a book about religion not religions that explores the relationship of religion with gender and sexuality crime and violence generations politics and media race ethnicity and social class disease and disability highlighting the position of religion in social justice and equality. Each chapter of this book is framed around concrete case studies from a variety of Western and non - Western religious traditions. Students will benefit from thinking about the discipline across a range of geographical and religious contexts. The book includes features designed to engage and inspire students: Up - to - date and comprehensive analysis of engaging and accessible material Case Examples : short summaries of empirical examples relating to the chapter themes Visually distinct boxes with bullet points key words and phrases focusing on the context Questions suitable for private or seminar study Suggested class exercises for instructors to use Suggested readings and further readings/online resources at the end of each chapter Following a review and critique of early sociology of religion the book engages with more contemporary issues such as dissolving the secular/sacred binary and paying close attention to issues of epistemology negotiations marginalities feminisms identities power nuances globalization (post) (multiple) modernity (ies) emotion structuration reflexivity intersectionality and urbanization. This book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students exploring the sociology of religion religion and society religious studies theology globalization and human geography.
Title: Sociology Of Religion Overview And Analysis Of Contemporary Religion
Author(s): Day Abby (Gioldsmiths University Of London Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367151911
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 12/31/2020
Category: Sociology
Description: The first sociology of religion textbook to begin the task of diversifying and decolonizing the study of religion Sociology of Religion develops a sociological frame that draws together the personal political and public showing how religion its origins development and changes is understood as a social institution influenced by and influencing wider social structures. Organized along sociological structures and themes the book works with examples from a variety of religious traditions and regions rather than focusing in depth on a selection and foregrounds cultural practice - based understandings of religion. It is therefore a book about religion not religions that explores the relationship of religion with gender and sexuality crime and violence generations politics and media race ethnicity and social class disease and disability highlighting the position of religion in social justice and equality. Each chapter of this book is framed around concrete case studies from a variety of Western and non - Western religious traditions. Students will benefit from thinking about the discipline across a range of geographical and religious contexts. The book includes features designed to engage and inspire students: Up - to - date and comprehensive analysis of engaging and accessible material Case Examples : short summaries of empirical examples relating to the chapter themes Visually distinct boxes with bullet points key words and phrases focusing on the context Questions suitable for private or seminar study Suggested class exercises for instructors to use Suggested readings and further readings/online resources at the end of each chapter Following a review and critique of early sociology of religion the book engages with more contemporary issues such as dissolving the secular/sacred binary and paying close attention to issues of epistemology negotiations marginalities feminisms identities power nuances globalization (post) (multiple) modernity (ies) emotion structuration reflexivity intersectionality and urbanization. This book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students exploring the sociology of religion religion and society religious studies theology globalization and human geography.
Title: Sociology Of Religion Overview And Analysis Of Contemporary Religion
Author(s): Day Abby (Gioldsmiths University Of London Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367151911
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 12/31/2020
Category: Sociology
