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Sociology of Exorcism in Late Modernity

Paperback • 2019 • 1. edition

Sociology of Exorcism in Late Modernity

By Giuseppe Giordan, Adam Possamai

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About the book

This book provides a sociological understanding of the phenomenon of exorcism and an analysis of the reasons for its contemporary re-emergence and impact on various communities. It argues that exorcism has become a religious commodity with the potential to strengthen a religion's attraction to adherents, whilst also ensuring its hold. It shows that due to intense competition between religious groups in our multi-faith societies, religious groups are now competing for authority over the supernatu...Show more

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9783319891026

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Springer International Publishing AG

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2019

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Sociology of Exorcism in Late Modernity

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