A Comparative Sociology of World Religions: Virtuosi, Priests, and Popular Religion

by Stephen Sharot

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A Sociology of World Religions presents a comparative analysis of the world's religions, focusing on the differences and interrelationships between religious elites and lay masses. In each case the volume contextualizes how the relationships between these two religious forms fit within, and are influenced by, the wider socio-political environment.
After introducing the book's major themes, the volume introduces and builds upon an analysis of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0814798055

ISBN13:9780814798058

Release Date:August 2001

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:353 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Comparative Religion Education & Reference Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Sociology Textbooks

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