A Contemporary World Sociology of Western and Arab Religions

This book offers a sociological exploration of the state of religions in the contemporary world, concentrating on religions in the Western and Arab world. Bringing together a range of expert contributors, it showcases the latest sociological research applied to religious phenomena and contemporary trends. This book offers a sociological exploration of the state of religions in the contemporary world, concentrating on religions in the Western and Arab world. Bringing together a range of expert contributors, it showcases the latest sociological research applied to religious phenomena and contemporary trends. The chapters focus on Europe and America as well as countries in the Near and Middle East, with coverage of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The volume pays attention to changes in religious experiences, including digital religion, newly emerging spirituality and the impact of secularization processes. It seeks to revitalize international debates and is valuable reading for sociologists of religion.

Pagina's: 328, Editie: Eerste editie, Hardcover, Routledge