Peter Beyer, a distinguished sociologist of religion, presents a
way of understanding religion in a contemporary global society - by
analyzing it as a dimension of the historical process of
globalization. Introducing theories of globalization and showing
how they can be applied to world religions, Beyer reveals the
nature of the contested category of 'religion': what it means, what
it includes and what it implies in the world today.
Written with exceptional clarity and illustrated with lively and
diverse examples ranging from Islam and Hinduism to African
traditional religions and new age spirituality, this is a
fascinating overview of how religion has developed in a globalized
society. It is recommended reading for students taking courses on
sociology of religion, religion and globalization, and religion and
modernity.
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