Social Theory and Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521774314)

This book looks at ways of improving our understanding of religious change by strengthening the links between social theory and the social scientific study of religion. James Beckford reviews the current state of social scientific knowledge about religion. He clarifies the social processes involved in constructing religious and non-religious environments in public and private life. Beckford reveals the importance of these boundaries by referring to studies of secularization, religious diversity, globalization, religious movements and self-identity.

Author: James A. Beckford
ISBN-10: 0521774314
ISBN-13: 9780521774314
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/21/2003
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.00w x 0.65d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2004 pg. 1897