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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Zygmunt Bauman and their perspectives on social life, including religion. Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions.

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1351958666

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Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

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By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion provides an introduction to some of the most influential figures in contemporary social theory with an emphasis on their analyses of society and religion. The figures profiled include Erving Goffman, Zygmunt Bauman, Michel Foucault, Peter L. Berger, Thomas Luckmann, Jürgen Habermas, Pierre Bourdieu, Anthony Giddens, Arlie Hochschild, Richard Sennett, and Patricia Hill Collins. The introduction places these sociologists in contemporary social discourse. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the main work and social analyses of the sociologist in question. After a brief critical assessment, it outlines their view on religion, followed by examples of how other sociologists have used their theories to study religion. Each chapter ends with the authors’ suggestions for how their perspectives can be used to analyze the role of religion in contemporary society. The book provides a general introduction and overview of social analyses in modern sociology. It is a rich resource for scholars and students on all levels who are interested in social theory and the complexity of religion in contemporary society.

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1000459284

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Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

From Start to Finish

By: Inger Furseth,Euris Larry Everett

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Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

From Start to Finish

By: Inger Furseth,Euris Larry Everett

′From finding a research topic through to the final write up, this clear guide takes the mystery out of graduate-level research. This book will help your project succeed′ - James V. Spickard, Professor of Sociology, University of Redlands, US Just starting your Master′s? Worried about your dissertation? This book is an indispensible guide to writing a successful Master′s dissertation. The book begins by addressing issues you′ll face in the early stages of writing a dissertation, such as deciding on what to research, planning your project and searching for literature online. It then guides you through different aspects of carrying out your research and writing up, helping you to: Write a research proposal Choose one or more methods Write the introduction and conclusion Discuss the literature Analyse your findings Edit and reference Formulate research questions Build your argument The book offers guidance that other books often miss, from dealing with emotional blocks, to ways of identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and improving your writing. It addresses the social aspects of the writing process, such as choosing and working with an advisor, using social media and forming student work groups for added help and inspiration. Each chapter ends with an action plan, which is a resource section that features exercises and reflection questions designed to help you apply what you′ve read to your own work. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

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1446290611

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From Quest for Truth to Being Oneself

Religious Change in Life Stories

By: Inger Furseth

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From Quest for Truth to Being Oneself

Religious Change in Life Stories

By: Inger Furseth

There is a growing interest in ordinary people's life stories. This book provides a detailed analysis of eight Norwegian women and men and their stories about their lives. It focuses on their construction of images of self, society, religion and morality. In spite of a majority Lutheran church, Norwegians are demonstrating new ways of accepting and celebrating religious variety. There is a strong emphasis on self in contemporary culture and an increasing tendency to shift from objective to subjective ordering of experiences. Whereas the older generation speaks about religious traditions as a duty and a quest for truth, the younger generation views religion to be something that corresponds to their true self. Gender also structures religion in contemporary Norway. Women are more religious than men, and women and men speak about religion in different ways. While women focus on religion as a source of meaning in their lives, men tend to describe religion as a moral factor. This book is based on a combination of survey data and life stories. It offers an analysis of the complexity of religion and culture, and the changing face of religion in contemporary Norway.

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Peter Lang Pub Incorporated

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3631553412

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A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

By: Inger Furseth

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A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

By: Inger Furseth

This study includes three social movements: the Lofthus revolt, the Thrane movement, and the early labor movement; and two religious movements: the Hauge movement and Norwegian Methodism. The analysis examines how they mobilized resources to reach their goals, the external and internal factors that influenced their degrees of success and failure, and the interactions and exchanges between them. It uses a combination of resource mobilization theory and political process theory for analysis.

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Edwin Mellen Press

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0773471952

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9780773471955

Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

From Start to Finish

By: Inger Furseth,Euris Larry Everett

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Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

By: Inger Furseth,Pål Repstad

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Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

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What are religion and nonreligion? How do fundamentalism and religious radicalization emerge and grow? How do social class, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and other factors affect religious beliefs, practices, and organizations? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? In exploring these pertinent questions, An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Theoretical discussion is accompanied by presentations of empirical research from several religious traditions in many parts of the world. The sociology of religion is linked closely to developments in general sociology. Some chapters are organized according to topic, while others offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Patricia Hill Collins and their perspectives on social life, including on religion. This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout with new chapters on religion and social inequalities, social and religious movements, and extremism. Covering classical sociology of religion as well as contemporary debates and topics, this book is ideal reading for students approaching the sociology of religion for the first time.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000934691

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A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

By: Inger Furseth

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An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

From Quest for Truth to Being Oneself

From Quest for Truth to Being Oneself

A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

Doing Your Master′s Dissertation

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

Modern Sociologists on Society and Religion

An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion

A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

A Comparative Study of Social and Religious Movements in Norway, 1780s-1905

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