The Sociology of Religion

<p><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Using a lively narrative <b>The Sociology of Religion</b> is an insightful text that investigates the facts of religion in all its great diversity including its practices and beliefs and then analyzes actual examples of religious developments using relevant conceptual frameworks. As a result students actively engage in the discovery learning and analytical processes as they progress through the text.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Organized around essential topics and real-life issues this unique text examines religion both as an object of sociological analysis as well as a device for seeking personal meaning in life. The book provides sociological perspectives on religion while introducing students to relevant research from interdisciplinary scholarship. Sidebar features and photographs of religious figures bring the text to life for readers.</span></p><p><b></b></p><p><b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana><br />Key Features<br /></span></b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana><ul><li><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Uses substantive and truly contemporary real-life religious issues of current interest to engage the reader in a way few other texts do <li><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Combines theory with empirical examples drawn from the United States and around the world emphasizing a critical and analytical perspective that encourages better understanding of the material presented <li><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Features discussions of emergent religions consumerism and the link between religion sports and other forms of popular culture <li><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Draws upon interdisciplinary literature helping students appreciate the contributions of other disciplines while primarily developing an understanding of the sociology of religion </span></span></li></span></span></li></span></span></li></span></span></li></ul><p><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><p></p><p><b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana><br />Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries!</span></b></p><p><span style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol><b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Instructor Resources </span></b><b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>on CD </span></b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>contain chapter outlines summaries multiple-choice questions essay questions and short answer questions as well as illustrations from the book. Contact Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243) to request a copy (6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST).</span> <p></p><p><b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>Intended Audience<br /></span></b><span style=FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana>This core text is designed for upper-level undergraduate students of Sociology of Religion or Religion and Politics. </span></p></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>