The New Blackwell Companion To The Sociology Of Religion Bryan S Turner by Bryan S. Turner 9781405188524, 9781444320787, 1405188529, 1444320785 instant download after payment.

Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the New Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches.

• Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies
• International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia
• Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization

Content:
Chapter 1 The Sociology of Religion (pages 31–51): Andrew Mckinnon
Chapter 2 Durkheim and After (pages 52–75): William Ramp
Chapter 3 The Functional Theory of Religion (pages 76–102): Victor Lidz
Chapter 4 Recent Developments in the Anthropology of Religion (pages 103–121): Simon Coleman
Chapter 5 Secularization (pages 123–140): Steve Bruce
Chapter 6 American Exceptionalism? (pages 141–159): John Torpey
Chapter 7 Resacralization (pages 160–177): Grace Davie
Chapter 8 Rational Choice and the Sociology of Religion (pages 179–200): David Lehmann
Chapter 9 The Religious Habitus (pages 201–220): Philip A. Mellor and Chris Shilling
Chapter 10 Women, Religions, and Feminisms (pages 221–243): Dr Fang?Long Shih
Chapter 11 New Research on Megachurches (pages 245–266): Stephen Ellingson
Chapter 12 The Sociology of Spirituality (pages 267–285): Matthew Wood
Chapter 13 Arguing against Darwinism (pages 286–308): Michael S. Evans and John H. Evans
Chapter 14 The Sociology of Early Christianity (pages 309–339): Joseph M. Bryant
Chapter 15 Judaism (pages 340–363): Alan Mittleman
Chapter 16 Sociology and Anthropology of Islam (pages 364–387): Gabriele Marranci
Chapter 17 Approaches to the Study of Buddhism (pages 388–406): Catherine Newell
Chapter 18 Sociology of Hinduism (pages 407–430): Pratap Kumar Penumala
Chapter 19 Religious Awakening in China under Communist Rule (pages 431–455): Fenggang Yang
Chapter 20 Native American Religious Traditions (pages 456–473): Dennis F. Kelley
Chapter 21 Globalization and the Sociology of Religion (pages 475–497): Lionel Obadia
Chapter 22 Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in a Global Perspective (pages 498–518): Dr Afe Adogame
Chapter 23 Fundamentalism (pages 519–543): Richard T. Antoun
Chapter 24 Religion, Media, and Globalization (pages 544–562): Jeremy Stolow
Chapter 25 Toward a Sociology of Religious Commodification (pages 563–583): Pattana Kitiarsa
Chapter 26 Women and Piety Movements (pages 584–605): Rachel Rinaldo
Chapter 27 Religion and Nationalism (pages 606–625): Genevieve Zubrzycki
Chapter 28 The Future of Religion (pages 627–648): Andrew Wernick
Chapter 29 Religion in a Post?Secular Society (pages 649–667): Bryan S. Turner