Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion provides an introduction to some of the most influential figures in contemporary social theory with an emphasis on t

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion provides an introduction to some of the most influential figures in contemporary social theory with an emphasis on t

Does modernization lead to the decline of religion? This question lies at the centre of a key debate in the sociology of religion. During the past decade Americ

Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role doe

Religion is now high on the public agenda, with recent events focusing the world's attention on Islam in particular. This book provides a unique historical and