Religion lies near the heart of the classical sociological tradition, yet it no longer occupies the same place within the contemporary sociological enterprise.

Using a lively narrative, The Sociology of Religion is an insightful text that investigates the facts of religion in all its great diversity, including its prac

This expanded second edition combines a discussion of the main theorists with a wide range of material illustrating the diversity of religious beliefs and pract

"This text is intended for a one-semester introductory course."--Page 1.

Religion lies near the heart of the classical sociological tradition, yet it no longer occupies the same place within the contemporary sociological enterprise.