ISBN:
0415393183
,
0415393191
,
9780415393188
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource ([viii], 323 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Bouma, Gary D. Religions in Global Society 2009
Parallel Title:
Print version Religions in Global Society
DDC:
306.6
Keywords:
Religions
;
Globalization Religious aspects
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Explores how religion has developed in a globalized society, revealing what 'religion' means in the world. Fully illustrated, this book contains examples ranging from Islam and Hinduism to African traditional religions. It is useful for students taking courses on sociology of religion, religion and globalization, and religion and modernity
Description / Table of Contents:
Globalization and global societyThe religious system of global society -- Formation and re-formation of Abrahamic religions : Christianity and Islam -- The realization of Hinduism -- Refusal and appropriation in East Asia : Confucianism and Shinto -- New religions, non-institutionalized religiosity and the control of a contested category.
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Religions in Global Society; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Religion as concept and social reality inglobal society; Chapter 1 Globalization and global society; Chapter 2 The religious system of global society; Chapter 3 Formation and re-formation of Abrahamic religions: Christianity and Islam; Chapter 4 The realization of Hinduism; Chapter 5 Refusal and appropriation in East Asia: Confucianism and Shinto; Chapter 6 New religions, non-institutionalized religiosity and the control of a contested category; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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