The Invisible Religion: The Problem of Religion in Modern Society (Knowledge, Communication and Society)

Synopsis

The Invisible Religion is a modern classic of social science. Its influence goes well beyond sociology as it continues to inspire research in such diverse fields as sociology of knowledge, ethnology, theology, sociology of religion, and religious studies. In this volume, the author endeavours to answer one of the most important questions regarding religion in modern times: Are Western societies indeed becoming more secular as they modernize? His surprising answer is still part of the ongoing debates about secularization as he argues that rather than a decline of religion, we are witnessing a shift from an older Church-centered form, to another invisible and still largely unexplored form of religion. Explaining why focusing only on Church when discussing religion is inadequate, this book presents a thorough case for reframing the question of the status of religion in modern life in a way that makes visible forms of religion hitherto unseen, and sketches some aspects of this new form. As such, it will appeal to sociologists with interests in social theory, religion, and the secularization thesis.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

124 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000790184

Related ISBNs:

9781003257875, 9781032154039, 9781032191454

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/26/22

Copyrighted By:

Thomas Luckmann and for selection and editorial matter, Tom Kaden and Bernt Schnettler, The right of Thomas Luckmann to be identified as the author of this Work and of Tom Kaden and Bernt Schnettler to be identified as its editors has been asserted in acco

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Sociology

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Tom Kaden

Edited by:

Bernt Schnettler