Religion and Advanced Industrial Society (Paperback)

This book, first published in 1989, demonstrates that sociologists have much to gain from a strengthening of the connections between general theories about the changing character of modern western societies and specific studies of religion. It combines an exegesis of sociological classics in the study of religion, and a history of their influence upon the subject's development; a criticism of Talcott Parson's attempt to synthesise classical viewpoints into a single theory of modernity; a discussion of post-Parsonian theories of religion's declining importance; and an argument that some quasi-Marxist thinkers may offer fresh insights into the place of religion in capitalist societies.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Sociology of Religion
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	1989
Authors:	James A. Beckford
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	198
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-02466-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-367-02466-7
Barcode:	9780367024666

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