Religion, Culture & Society: A Global Approach - Softcover

Singleton, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446202917 ISBN 13: 9781446202913

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

This is a rich and dynamic introduction to the varieties of religious life and the central issues in the sociology of religion today. It leads the reader through the key ideas and main debates within the field as well as offering in-depth descriptions and analysis specific religions and movements. Emphasising religion as a global phenomenon, especially looking at the way in which globalization has had an impact on religious practice, Andrew Singleton has created an illuminating textbook suitable for students on a wide range of courses looking at religion as a social and cultural field.

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Review:

A very nice introduction to the sociology of religion for undergraduate students and non-academic readers...Theoretically informed, substantively rich, and easy reading, I recommend Singleton’s book as a valuable orientation to the sociological study of religion. (Christian Smith)

The reader is taken on a global exploration of the forms and diversities of religions and their social and cultural contexts... It is up to the minute in research and theory, and comfortably grounded in the traditions of the social explanation of things religious and spiritual. (Gary Bouma AM)

Tells how sociology of religion originated in the work of key nineteenth and twentieth century theorists and then brings the story into the present era of globalization, hybrid spirituality, and the Internet. Students of religion will find this an engaging and informative survey of the field. (Robert Wuthnow)

It considers the ‘big questions’ - What is religion? How is religion changing in a modern world? What is the future of religion? – and addresses them through tangible case studies and observations of contemporary life. Its global perspective reflects the breadth, diversity and vibrancy of this field. (Sylvia Collins-Mayo)

About the Author:

Andrew Singleton is Associate Professor Of Sociology And Social Research at Deakin University, Australia. 

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1446202917
• ISBN 13: 9781446202913
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272