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Christiano, Kevin J.

Sociology of religion contemporary developments Kevin J. Christiano, William H. Swatos, Jr., Peter Kivisto. - 2. ed. - Lanham, Md. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers c2008. - xiv, 374 p. ill. 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-359) and index.

By way of introduction -- Studying religion -- The "religion" of secularization and the history of religions -- Religion in the United States : denominationalism and beyond -- Social class, religion, and power : a classic field of inquiry -- Religion and ethnicity : a complex relationship -- Gender, sexuality, and religion : spirituality in different voices? -- Religious change : the case of Catholicism in the United States -- The globalization dynamic : historic animosities or postmodern politics? -- Mediating meaning : religion in--and as--contemporary culture -- Boundary issues : church, state, and new religions.

ISBN: 9780742561113 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0742561119 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007048769

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion and sociology

LC Class. No.: BL60 / .C465 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 306.6 / C5554s