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The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and Transdisciplinary Approach

George Lundskow

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Description:Most Sociology of Religion texts are decidedly staid and uninteresting, covering contemporary developments which are only contemporary only from a disciplinary perspective. They are not contemporary if viewed from the perspective of the religion s practioners (in religious and non-religious settings). The textbooks that attempt to be interesting to undergraduate students often fall short because they either try to cover too much in an encyclopedic format, or sacrifice a sociological perspective for a personal one. Many use real-life examples only superficially to illustrate concepts. Lundskow s approach is the opposite students will learn the facts of religion in its great diversity, all the most interesting and compelling beliefs and practices, and then learn relevant concepts that can be used to explain empirical observations. The book thus follows the logic of actual research investigate and then analyze rather than approaching concepts with no real bearing on how religion is experienced in society. This approach, using provocative examples and with an eye toward the historical and theoretical, not to mention global experience of religion, will make this book a success in the classroom. The author envisions a substantive approach that examines religion as it actually exists in all its forms, including belief, ritual, daily living, identity, institutions, social movements, social control, and social change. Within these broad categories, the book will devote particular chapters to important historical moments and movements, leaders, and various individual religions that have shaped the contemporary form and effect of religion in the world today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and Transdisciplinary Approach. To get started finding The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and Transdisciplinary Approach, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Most Sociology of Religion texts are decidedly staid and uninteresting, covering contemporary developments which are only contemporary only from a disciplinary perspective. They are not contemporary if viewed from the perspective of the religion s practioners (in religious and non-religious settings). The textbooks that attempt to be interesting to undergraduate students often fall short because they either try to cover too much in an encyclopedic format, or sacrifice a sociological perspective for a personal one. Many use real-life examples only superficially to illustrate concepts. Lundskow s approach is the opposite students will learn the facts of religion in its great diversity, all the most interesting and compelling beliefs and practices, and then learn relevant concepts that can be used to explain empirical observations. The book thus follows the logic of actual research investigate and then analyze rather than approaching concepts with no real bearing on how religion is experienced in society. This approach, using provocative examples and with an eye toward the historical and theoretical, not to mention global experience of religion, will make this book a success in the classroom. The author envisions a substantive approach that examines religion as it actually exists in all its forms, including belief, ritual, daily living, identity, institutions, social movements, social control, and social change. Within these broad categories, the book will devote particular chapters to important historical moments and movements, leaders, and various individual religions that have shaped the contemporary form and effect of religion in the world today.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and Transdisciplinary Approach. To get started finding The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and Transdisciplinary Approach, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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