The twenty-first century is witnessing a resurgence and globalization of religion. Around the world, religion has become an increasingly more important and perv

New globalized religions take two forms. Unlike new religions such as Transcendental Meditation, the former Unification Church and The Family - which are just a

Globalization is a predominant theme in contemporary educational and political circles. Research on globalization has become a political priority because the wo

In his exploration of the interaction between religion and worldwide social and cultural change, the author examines the major theories of global change and dis

This volume provides a complete guide to the global impact and cultural significance of new religious movements.