The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion is written by Adam Possamai and published by SAGE. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1529721962 (ISBN 10) and 9781529721966 (ISBN 13).

The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion. This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from: • fundamental topics like definitions • secularization • dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion • new religious movements This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion.