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Social Theory and Religion
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 30.00Explores the links between social theory and the social scientific study of religion. more...
Religion in the Contemporary World
Wiley 2013; US$ 28.95In the new edition of this widely praised text, Alan Aldridge examines the complex realities of religious belief, practice and institutions. Religion is a powerful and controversial force in the contemporary world, even in supposedly secular societies. Almost all societies seek to cultivate religions and faith communities as sources of social... more...
Hoe God emigreerde naar Amerika
Amsterdam University Press 2009; US$ 11.90Tussen Europa en de Verenigde Staten bestaan verschillen in de mate waarin godsdienst een rol speelt in het dagelijks leven, en in de publieke sfeer. Waar Europa reeds lang het toneel is van een voortschrijdende secularisering, blijft godsdienst een wezenlijk element in de Amerikaanse politiek en cultuur. Daarom vormt de VS een levendige markt van... more...
Battleground: Religion
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 175.00Is there a controversial issue in the contemporary world that does not involve religion? Whether it's a debate over the beginning of life, or on sexuality and family life, or on the stewardship of humans over the environment, almost all of the most contentious matters that impact today's society involve people's deeply held religious beliefs. Battleground:... more...
Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity
Continuum International Publishing 2007; US$ 140.00The volume will provide a coherent critical examination of current issues related to the religious roots of contemporary, i.e. post-1990 European identity, by analyzing the components of contemporary European identity, the presence of religion in the development of national identities, manifestation of religious roots in secular society, and the role... more...
Religiosität in der säkularisierten Welt
Springer Fachmedien 2009; US$ 64.99Myanmar
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies 2009; US$ 22.40On 2-3 May 2008 Cyclone Nargis slammed into Myanmar, causing almost 140,000 deaths and leaving 2 million in the Ayeyawaddy delta homeless. As Myanmar's initial delay in responding to the humanitarian crisis was evident, ASEAN emerged as mediator and convenor, coordinating international and regional efforts. This led to a tripartite cooperation... more...
Pilgrimage
ABC-CLIO 2002; US$ 185.00Since early oral traditions, special places have been luring visitors. The world's most important pilgrimage sites from the time of early oral traditions to present-day journeys, those who seek them, key terminology and related themes are presented in this text in 500 alphabetic entries. more...









