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- catalog abstract ""This introduction to the sociology of religion incorporates the ideas of the main theorists with a wide range of material that illustrates the large expanse of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton presents a broad comparative view that draws on insights in history, anthropology and sociology. The Sociology of Religion encompasses both classic and contemporary theories to present a full picture of the variety and span of theoretical perspectives." "The newly expanded second edition brings the discussion fully up to date reflecting the current debates and developments in the field."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12307642.
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description ""This introduction to the sociology of religion incorporates the ideas of the main theorists with a wide range of material that illustrates the large expanse of religious beliefs and practices. Malcolm Hamilton presents a broad comparative view that draws on insights in history, anthropology and sociology. The Sociology of Religion encompasses both classic and contemporary theories to present a full picture of the variety and span of theoretical perspectives." "The newly expanded second edition brings the discussion fully up to date reflecting the current debates and developments in the field."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "1. Introduction -- 2. Religion and reason -- 3. Magic -- 4. Religion and emotion -- 5. Buddhism -- 6. Religion and ideology: Karl Marx -- 7. The coming of the millennium -- 8. Religion and solidarity: Emile Durkheim -- 9. The birth of the gods -- 10. Religion and solidarity: the functionalists -- 11. Taboos and rituals -- 12. Religion and rationality: Max Weber -- 13. The protestant ethic debate -- 14. Religion and meaning -- 15. Secularisation -- 16. Religion and rational choice -- 17. Sects, cults and movements -- 18. Conclusion.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-302) and index.".
- catalog extent "ix, 308 p. :".
- catalog identifier "041522666X".
- catalog identifier "0415226678 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Routledge,".
- catalog subject "306.6 21".
- catalog subject "BL60 .H265 2001".
- catalog subject "Religion and sociology.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Introduction -- 2. Religion and reason -- 3. Magic -- 4. Religion and emotion -- 5. Buddhism -- 6. Religion and ideology: Karl Marx -- 7. The coming of the millennium -- 8. Religion and solidarity: Emile Durkheim -- 9. The birth of the gods -- 10. Religion and solidarity: the functionalists -- 11. Taboos and rituals -- 12. Religion and rationality: Max Weber -- 13. The protestant ethic debate -- 14. Religion and meaning -- 15. Secularisation -- 16. Religion and rational choice -- 17. Sects, cults and movements -- 18. Conclusion.".
- catalog title "The sociology of religion : theoretical and comparative perspectives / Malcolm Hamilton.".
- catalog type "text".