{"product_id":"sociology-of-religion-overview-and-analysis-of-contemporary-religion-paperback","title":"Sociology of Religion: Overview and Analysis of Contemporary Religion - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbby Day\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first sociology of religion textbook to begin the task of diversifying and decolonizing the study of religion, \u003ci\u003eSociology of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e develops a sociological frame that draws together the personal, political and public, showing how religion - its origins, development and changes - is understood as a social institution, influenced by and influencing wider social structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized along sociological structures and themes, the book works with examples from a variety of religious traditions and regions rather than focusing in depth on a selection, and foregrounds cultural practice-based understandings of religion. It is therefore a book about 'religion', not 'religions', that explores the relationship of religion with gender and sexuality, crime and violence, generations, politics and media, 'race', ethnicity and social class, disease and disability - highlighting the position of religion in social justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter of this book is framed around concrete case studies from a variety of Western and non-Western religious traditions. Students will benefit from thinking about the discipline across a range of geographical and religious contexts. The book includes features designed to engage and inspire students: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date and comprehensive analysis of engaging and accessible material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Case Examples' short summaries of empirical examples relating to the chapter themes \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisually distinct boxes with bullet points, key words and phrases focusing on the context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions suitable for private or seminar study \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested class exercises for instructors to use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested readings and further readings\/online resources at the end of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a review and critique of early sociology of religion, the book engages with more contemporary issues, such as dissolving the secular\/sacred binary and paying close attention to issues of epistemology, negotiations, marginalities, feminisms, identities, power, nuances, globalization, (post) (multiple) modernity (ies), emotion, structuration, reflexivity, intersectionality and urbanization. This book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students exploring the sociology of religion, religion and society, religious studies, theology, globalization and human geography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbby Day\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor of Race, Faith and Culture in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is also an international expert in the social scientific study of contemporary religion with particular interests in gender, generations, ethnicity and in de-colonizing knowledge. She is a trustee of the \u003ci\u003eSociological Review\u003c\/i\u003e, an editorial board member of \u003ci\u003eReligion, \u003c\/i\u003epeer reviewer for several journals and funding agencies, and\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epast Chair of the British Sociological Association's religion section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.69 x 6.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 31, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51788756091168,"sku":"9780367151911","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b40ebb82edfedc1ae8d0dfd292996e5c.webp?v=1780659239","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sociology-of-religion-overview-and-analysis-of-contemporary-religion-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}