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The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion.
This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from:
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fundamental topics like definitions
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secularization
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dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion ?
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new religious movements.
This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion.
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