| Studying Religion and Society: Sociological Self-Portraits Contributor(s): Hjelm, Titus (Editor), Zuckerman, Phil (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415667984 ISBN-13: 9780415667982 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion |
| Dewey: 306.607 |
| LCCN: 2012025184 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.75 lbs) 212 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How do you study religion and society? In this fascinating book, some of the most famous names in the field explain how they go about their everyday work of studying religions in the field. They explain how the ideas for their projects and books have come together, how their understanding of religion has changed over the years, and how their own beliefs have affected their work. They also comment on the changing nature of the field, the ideas which they regard as most important, and those which have not stood the test of time. Lastly they offer advice to young scholars, and suggest what needs to be done to enable the field to grow and develop further. |
