Religions in the Modern World: Traditions and Transformations

by Linda Woodhead (Editor), Christopher Partridge (Editor), Hiroko Kawanami (Editor)

Religions in the Modern Traditions and Transformations, Third Edition is the ideal textbook for those coming to the study of religion for the first time, as well as for those who wish to keep up-to-date with the latest perspectives in the field. This third edition contains new and upgraded pedagogic features, including chapter summaries, key terms and definitions, and questions for reflection and discussion. The first part of the book considers the history and modern practices of the main religious traditions of the world, while the second analyzes trends from secularization to the rise of new spiritualities. Comprehensive and fully international in coverage, it is accessibly written by practicing and specialist teachers.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Theology

598 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 25, 2001

About the author

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Linda Woodhead MBE MA DD is Professor in the sociology of religion in the Department of Politics, Philosophy & Religion at Lancaster University. She is best known for her work on religious change since the 1980s, and for initiating public debates about faith. She has been described by Matthew Taylor, head of the Royal Society of Arts as ‘one of the world’s leading experts on religion.’

Reviews

[Russeller · Rating 3 out of 5]

good academic overview

[Brody]

sociology of religion, winter 2008