Religion and social theory
Auteur :
Turner, Bryan S
Éditeur :
SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN :
9780803985698
Date de publication :
19 juil. 1991
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Poids :
380 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Analyzes the role of religion as a global cultural force in the tension between tradition and modernity. Social theories of religion are explored through a comparative and historical analysis of the Abrahamic faiths and theoretical approaches to the social function of religion are assessed.