Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the
New Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches.
- Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body
- Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies
- International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia
- Offers discussions on the latest developments, including megachurches , spirituality, post-secular society and globalization
Notes on Contributors viii
Introduction: Mapping the Sociology of Religion 1
Bryan S. Turner
PART I THE FOUNDATIONS 31
1 The Sociology of Religion: The Foundations 33
Andrew McKinnon
2 Durkheim and After: Religion, Culture, and Politics 52
William Ramp
3 The Functional Theory of Religion 76
Victor Lidz
4 Recent Developments in the Anthropology of Religion 103
Simon Coleman
PART II FROM SECULARIZATION TO RESACRALIZATION 123
5 Secularization 125
Steve Bruce
6 American Exceptionalism? 141
John Torpey
7 Resacralization 160
Grace Davie
PART III NEW DEVELOPMENTS 179
8 Rational Choice and the Sociology of Religion 181
David Lehmann
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