Religion and Globalization.
Title:
Religion and Globalization.
Author:
Beyer, Peter.
ISBN:
9781848609372
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (259 pages)
Series:
Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society ; v.27
Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: Religion in Global Society -- Part I - Theory and Concepts -- Chapter 1 - Four Approaches to Globalization -- Chapter 2 - Socio-Cultural Particularism in a Global Society -- Chapter 3 - Systemic Religion in Global Society -- Chapter 4 - Religion and Social Movements in Global Society -- Part II - Case Studies -- Religion in Global Society: Five Contemporary Cases -- Chapter 5 - The New Christian Right in the United States -- Chapter 6 - The Liberation Theological Movement in Latin America -- Chapter 7 - The Islamic Revolution in Iran -- Chapter 8 - New Religious Zionism in Israel -- Chapter 9 - Religious Environmentalism -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
`It is illuminating, it may be persuasive, it ought to be read... the reader is introduced to a wealth of recent literature covering disparate areas of debate. Yet the main value lies in the challenge presented by the novel synthesis as a whole.' - Journal of Contemporary Religion.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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