The Role of Religion in Modern Societies

Detlef Pollack editor Daniel VA Olson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:7th Sep '07

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This hardback is available in another edition too:

The Role of Religion in Modern Societies cover

Does modernization lead to the decline of religion? This question lies at the centre of a key debate in the sociology of religion. During the past decade American scholars, using primarily American data, have dominated this debate and have made a strong case that the answer to this question is no. Recently, however, a new crop of European scholars, working with new sources of European data, have uncovered evidence that points toward an affirmitive answer.

This volume pays special attention to these trends and developments to provide the reader with a more well-rounded understanding of the many ways in which religion interacts with modernization. Respected scholars such as David Voas, Steve Bruce and Anthony Gill examine modern societies across the world in this splendid book which will interest sociologists, political scientists, historians, and theologians in equal measure.

ISBN: 9780415397049

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 544g

296 pages