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The Sociology of Religion Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

Paperback • 1995 • English • 1. edition

The Sociology of Religion Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

By Malcolm B. Hamilton

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The Sociology of Religion is a comprehensive and wide-ranging introduction to theoretical debates in the sociology of religion, placing these theories in the context of specific religious beliefs and practices. Using examples as diverse as primitive religions, Buddhism, millenial movements, the Protestant Ethic, secularisation, cults and the new religious movements, Malcolm Hamilton demonstrates the multiplicity of religious traditions and enables readers to place their own experiences in a wi...Show more

Sociology
Social theory
Comparative religion

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ISBN

9780415106597

Publisher

Routledge

Published year

1995

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Sociology of Religion Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

Format

Paperback

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