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Peter Berger and the Study of Religion

by Linda Woodhead

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ISBN13: 9780415215312
ISBN10: 0415215315
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"Peter Berger and the Study of Religion" is a comprehensive introduction to both the work of Peter Berger and to current thought on the central issues and ideas in the study of religion. The themes and subjects covered in the essays include the social construction of religion, religion and modernity, the secularization debate, religion and economic cultures and signals of transcendence. A postscript by Peter Berger himself, responding to the essays, completes this definitive overview.

Synopsis:

Peter Berger is the most influential contemporary sociologist of religion. This collection of essays is the first in-depth study of his contribution to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to his work and to current thought in the study of religion. Themes addressed include:

* Berger on religion and theology

* Religion, spirituality and the discontents of modernity

* Secularization and de-secularization

A postscript by Peter Berger, responding to the essays, completes this overview of this major figure's work.

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ISBN:
9780415215312
Editor:
Woodhead, Linda
Editor:
Heelas, Paul
Editor:
Martin, David
Editor:
Woodhead, Linda
Editor:
Heelas, Paul
Editor:
Martin, David
Publisher:
Routledge
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sociology of Religion
Subject:
Religion and sociology
Subject:
Berger, Peter L
Publication Date:
July 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
9.44x6.40x.85 in. 1.03 lbs.

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