| The Early Sociology of Religion Contributor(s): Turner, Bryan S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415144477 ISBN-13: 9780415144476 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $3313.13 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 1997 Annotation: The study of religion was of central importance in the emergence of modern sociology and anthropology, as is demonstrated by its significance in the writings of Emile Durkheim, Max Weber and Georg Simmel. European colonialism had given ample opportunities for the study of "primitive" cultures and their beliefs. In a social and intellectual environment which was increasingly secular and influenced by the norms of natural science these studies called into question the truth value not only of "primitive" religions, but also of Christianity. By the late nineteenth century the emerging social sciences appeared unanimous in their view that religion would not survive the forces of science, industrialization and economic individualism. The volumes in this set illustrate both how this position emerged, and how it was superseded by modern sociological and anthropological approaches which were more appreciative of the social value of religious practice. Durkheim is of obvious significance in this context, but the set also demonstrates the importance of the work of figures such as Andrew Lang and W. Robertson-Smith. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion |
| Dewey: 306.6 |
| LCCN: 97164048 |
| Series: Critical Concepts |
| Physical Information: 773 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Religion was one of the most important issues for early sociology, as is amply demonstrated by the work of Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. This set draws together the formative works on this subject, including key works in social anthropology. The collection includes a volume of important early essays, and an original introduction by the editor. |
