| A New Model of Religious Conversion: Beyond Network Theory and Social Constructivism X, 238 Pp. Edition Contributor(s): Jindra, Ines W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004264981 ISBN-13: 9789004264984 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $156.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Philosophy | Religious |
| Dewey: 204.2 |
| LCCN: 2013048150 |
| Series: Religion in the Americas |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.10 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on the analysis of 52 conversion narratives to various religious groups, A New Model of Religious Conversion utilizes case studies for comparison of converts' backgrounds, network influence, and conversion narratives. The author convincingly illustrates a "fit" between the converts' background and the religion they convert to, such as between disorganized family backgrounds and highly structured religions. Conversely, those from highly structured backgrounds often convert to more "open" groups. The book also makes it clear that not all conversions are influenced by networks or align themselves with a social constructivist view of a conversion as an "account." Taking converts' trajectories seriously, the author makes a strong case for the application of biographical sociology to the study of conversion and (American) sociology overall. |