Adam Possamai & Anthony J. Blasi 
The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion [PDF ebook] 

The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion.  This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from:

• fundamental topics like definitions

• secularization

• dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion

• new religious movements

This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion.

Tabella dei contenuti

Volume 1

List of Entries

Reader’s Guide

About the Editors

Contributors

Introduction

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

Volume 2

List of Entries

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

Z

Index