The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion

Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the New Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization Content: Chapter 1 The Sociology of Religion (pages 31–51): Andrew Mckinnon Chapter 2 Durkheim and After (pages 52–75): William Ramp Chapter 3 The Functional Theory of Religion (pages 76–102): Victor Lidz Chapter 4 Recent Developments in the Anthropology of Religion (pages 103–121): Simon Coleman Chapter 5 Secularization (pages 123–140): Steve Bruce Chapter 6 American Exceptionalism? (pages 141–159): John Torpey Chapter 7 Resacralization (pages 160–177): Grace Davie Chapter 8 Rational Choice and the Sociology of Religion (pages 179–200): David Lehmann Chapter 9 The Religious Habitus (pages 201–220): Philip A. Mellor and Chris Shilling Chapter 10 Women, Religions, and Feminisms (pages 221–243): Dr Fang?Long Shih Chapter 11 New Research on Megachurches (pages 245–266): Stephen Ellingson Chapter 12 The Sociology of Spirituality (pages 267–285): Matthew Wood Chapter 13 Arguing against Darwinism (pages 286–308): Michael S. Evans and John H. Evans Chapter 14 The Sociology of Early Christianity (pages 309–339): Joseph M. Bryant Chapter 15 Judaism (pages 340–363): Alan Mittleman Chapter 16 Sociology and Anthropology of Islam (pages 364–387): Gabriele Marranci Chapter 17 Approaches to the Study of Buddhism (pages 388–406): Catherine Newell Chapter 18 Sociology of Hinduism (pages 407–430): Pratap Kumar Penumala Chapter 19 Religious Awakening in China under Communist Rule (pages 431–455): Fenggang Yang Chapter 20 Native American Religious Traditions (pages 456–473): Dennis F. Kelley Chapter 21 Globalization and the Sociology of Religion (pages 475–497): Lionel Obadia Chapter 22 Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in a Global Perspective (pages 498–518): Dr Afe Adogame Chapter 23 Fundamentalism (pages 519–543): Richard T. Antoun Chapter 24 Religion, Media, and Globalization (pages 544–562): Jeremy Stolow Chapter 25 Toward a Sociology of Religious Commodification (pages 563–583): Pattana Kitiarsa Chapter 26 Women and Piety Movements (pages 584–605): Rachel Rinaldo Chapter 27 Religion and Nationalism (pages 606–625): Genevieve Zubrzycki Chapter 28 The Future of Religion (pages 627–648): Andrew Wernick Chapter 29 Religion in a Post?Secular Society (pages 649–667): Bryan S. Turner Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the __New Companion__ provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. * Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body * Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies * International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia * Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization Content: Chapter 1 The Sociology of Religion (pages 31–51): Andrew MckinnonChapter 2 Durkheim and After (pages 52–75): William RampChapter 3 The Functional Theory of Religion (pages 76–102): Victor LidzChapter 4 Recent Developments in the Anthropology of Religion (pages 103–121): Simon ColemanChapter 5 Secularization (pages 123–140): Steve BruceChapter 6 American Exceptionalism? (pages 141–159): John TorpeyChapter 7 Resacralization (pages 160–177): Grace DavieChapter 8 Rational Choice and the Sociology of Religion (pages 179–200): David LehmannChapter 9 The Religious Habitus (pages 201–220): Philip A. Mellor and Chris ShillingChapter 10 Women, Religions, and Feminisms (pages 221–243): Dr Fang?Long ShihChapter 11 New Research on Megachurches (pages 245–266): Stephen EllingsonChapter 12 The Sociology of Spirituality (pages 267–285): Matthew WoodChapter 13 Arguing against Darwinism (pages 286–308): Michael S. Evans and John H. EvansChapter 14 The Sociology of Early Christianity (pages 309–339): Joseph M. BryantChapter 15 Judaism (pages 340–363): Alan MittlemanChapter 16 Sociology and Anthropology of Islam (pages 364–387): Gabriele MarranciChapter 17 Approaches to the Study of Buddhism (pages 388–406): Catherine NewellChapter 18 Sociology of Hinduism (pages 407–430): Pratap Kumar PenumalaChapter 19 Religious Awakening in China under Communist Rule (pages 431–455): Fenggang YangChapter 20 Native American Religious Traditions (pages 456–473): Dennis F. KelleyChapter 21 Globalization and the Sociology of Religion (pages 475–497): Lionel ObadiaChapter 22 Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in a Global Perspective (pages 498–518): Dr Afe AdogameChapter 23 Fundamentalism (pages 519–543): Richard T. AntounChapter 24 Religion, Media, and Globalization (pages 544–562): Jeremy StolowChapter 25 Toward a Sociology of Religious Commodification (pages 563–583): Pattana KitiarsaChapter 26 Women and Piety Movements (pages 584–605): Rachel RinaldoChapter 27 Religion and Nationalism (pages 606–625): Genevieve ZubrzyckiChapter 28 The Future of Religion (pages 627–648): Andrew WernickChapter 29 Religion in a Post?Secular Society (pages 649–667): Bryan S. Turner Reflecting The Latest Developments In The Field, This Book Provides A Comprehensive Introduction To The Sociology Of Religion With A Clear Emphasis On Comparative And Historical Approaches. It Covers Major Debates In Secularization Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Feminism, And The Body. Introduction: Mapping The Sociology Of Religion / Bryan S. Turner -- Part I: The Foundations -- The Sociology Of Religion : The Foundations / Andrew Mckinnon -- Durkheim And After : Religion, Culture, And Politics / William Ramp -- The Functional Theory Of Religion / Victor Lidz -- Recent Developments In The Anthropology Of Religion / Simon Coleman -- Part Ii: From Secularization To Resacralisation -- Secularization / Steve Bruce -- American Exceptionalism? / John Torpey -- Resacralization / Grace Davie -- Part Iii: New Developments -- Rational Choice And The Sociology Of Religion / David Lehmann -- The Religious Habitus : Embodiment, Religion, And Sociological Theory / Philip Mellor And Chris Shilling -- Women, Religions, And Feminisms / Fang-long Shih -- Part Iv: Institutionalization : Old And New Forms -- New Research On Megachurches : Non-denominationalism And Sectarianism / Steven Ellingson. The Sociology Of Spirituality : Reflections On A Problematic Endeavour / Matthew Wood -- Arguing Against Darwinism : Religion, Science, And Public Morality / Michael Evans And John Evans -- Part V: Sociology Of Comparative Religions -- The Sociology Of Early Christianity : From History To Theory, And Back Again / Joseph Bryant -- Judaism : Covenant, Pluralism, And Piety / Alan Mittleman -- Sociology And Anthropology Of Islam : A Critical Debate / Gabriele Marranci -- Approaches To The Study Of Buddhism / Catherine Newell -- Sociology Of Hinduism / Patrap Kumar Penumala -- Religious Awakening In China Under Communist Rule : A Political Economy Approach / Fenggang Yang -- Native American Religious Traditions : A Sociological Approach / Dennis Kelly -- Part Vi: Globalization -- Globalization And The Sociology Of Religion / Lionel Obadia -- Pentecostalism And Charismatic Movements In A Global Perspective / Afe Adogame -- Fundamentalism / Richard T. Antoun. Religion, Media, And And Globalization / Jeremy Stolow -- Toward A Sociology Of Religious Commodification / Pattana Kitiarsa -- Women And Piety Movements / Rachel Rinaldo -- Religion And Nationalism : A Critical Re-examination / Geneviáeve Zubrzycki -- Part Vii: The Future Of Religion -- The Future Of Religion / Andrew Wernick -- Religion In Post-secular Society / Bryan S. Turner. Edited By Bryan S. Turner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mapping the sociology of religion / Bryan S. Turner Section A: The foundations The sociology of religion : the foundations / Andrew McKinnon Durkheim and after : religion, culture and politics / William Ramp Recent developments in sociology / Victor Lidz Recent developments in the anthropology of religion / Simon M. Coleman Section B: From secularization to re-sacralisation Secularization / Steve Bruce American exceptionalism / John Torpey Resacralization / Grace Davie Section C: New developments Rational choice and its critics / David Lehmann The religious habitus : embodiment, religion and sociological theory / Chris Shilling and Philip Mellor Women, religions and feminisms / Fang-Long Shih Section D: Institutionalization : old and new forms New research on megachurches : non-denominationalism and sectarianism / Steven Ellingson The sociology of spirituality : reflections on a problematic endeavour / Matthew Wood Arguing against darwinism : religion, science and public morality / John Evans and Michael Evans Section E: Sociology of comparative religions Sociology of Christianity / Joseph Bryant Judaism : covenant, pluralism, and piety / Alan Mittleman Sociology of Islam / Gabriele Marranci Sociology of Buddhism / Catherine Newell Sociology of Hinduism / Patrap Kumar Penumala Religious awakening in china under communist rule : a political economy approach / Fenggang Yang Native American Indian traditions : a sociological approach / Dennis Kelly Section F: Globalization Globalization and the sociology of religion / Lionel Obadia Pentecostalism and Charismatic Movements in a global perspective / Afe Adogame Fundamentalism / Richard T. Antoun Religion, media, and and globalization / Jeremy Stolow Religious commodification / Pattana Kitiarsa Women and piety movements / Rachel Rowland Religion and nationalism : a critical re-examination / Genevieve Zubrzycki Section G: The future of religion The future of religion : Rorty and Vattimo / Andrew Wernick Religion in post-secular society / Bryan S. Turner. THE NEW BLACKWELL COMPANION TO THE Sociology of Religion “...I enjoyed reading this book for its in-depth examination of the complexities of the social forces that are shaping and are being shaped by religious groups around the world. I certainly see this being of theoretical value for researchers engaging the new religious realities of our world.” Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review “... The new companion is a timely and valuable work, validly updating the original companion and a good addition to the reference shelves of any academic or specialist library.” Reference Reviews Reflecting recent developments in the field, this companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. Covering all the areas relevant to undergraduate courses in this area, the Companion begins by laying down the anthropological and sociological foundations of the study of religion and their contemporary developments. It continues with an analysis of both traditional and contemporary forms of organization, such as church–sect typologies as well as “megachurches” and modern forms of spirituality. The secularization and post-secular society debates are considered in depth along with the globalization process, fundamentalism, charismatic movements, and revivalism. It also discusses the sociology of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and religions of China, as well as the areas of American exceptionalism from de Tocqueville onwards, religious nationalism, women and piety movements, and the spirituality of Native American communities. Considering new developments in social theory and religion, the collection concludes with a discussion of recent work that attempts to understand the future of religion, blending the sociology of modern societies, anthropological ethnography, and philosophical inquiry. Reflecting the latest developments in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. It covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism, and the body. It takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies. It is international in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization.