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A Comparative Sociology Of World Religions: Virtuosi, Priests, And Popular Religion
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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 Sociopolitical Environment.After Introducing The Book'S Major Themes, The Volume Introduces And Builds Upon An Analysis Of Weber'S Model Of Religious Action, Drawing On Durkheim, Marxist Scholars, And The Work Of Contemporary Sociologists And Anthropolgists. The Following Chapters Each Focus On Major Religious Cultures, Including Hinduism, Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism, And The Religions Of China And Japan. This Ambitious Project Is The First To Offer A Comparison Of The Popular, Or Folk, Forms Of Religion Around The World.Sharot'S Accessible Introductions To Each Of The World Religions, Synthesizing A Vast Literature On Popular Religion From Sociology, Anthropology, And Historians Of Religion, Make The Project Ideal For Course Use. His Comparative Approach And Original Analyses Will Prove Rewarding Even For Experts On Each Of The World Religions.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Comparative Sociology of World Religions'? A: The book provides a comparative analysis of the world's religions, emphasizing the differences and interrelationships between religious elites and lay masses.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Comparative Sociology of World Religions' is Stephen Sharot.
- Q: When was 'A Comparative Sociology of World Religions' published? A: The book was published in August 2001.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers major religious cultures including Hinduism, Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism, and the religions of China and Japan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 353 pages.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: It explores themes related to the relationships between religious elites and the lay masses within the context of socio-political environments.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book's accessible introductions and comparative approach make it ideal for course use.
- Q: Does the book provide original analyses on world religions? A: Yes, the book offers original analyses and synthesizes vast literature on popular religion from sociology, anthropology, and historians of religion.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.