New Religious Movements And Rapid Social Change
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A rigorous work of sociological scholarship, New Religious Movements and Rapid Social Change examines the dynamic relationship between the emergence of new religious movements and the sweeping transformations reshaping modern societies. Edited by James A. Beckford, the volume presents a series of incisive academic essays that argue these movements are not peripheral curiosities but rather meaningful social responses to the dislocations caused by rapid modernization, secularization, and cultural upheaval. Drawing on case studies from across the globe, the contributors illustrate how new religious groups both reflect and contest the dominant social forces of their time, offering fresh perspectives on authority, identity, and community. Written in a measured yet intellectually stimulating tone, the collection details the sociological mechanisms through which these movements recruit members, construct meaning, and interact with mainstream institutions. It stands as an essential reference for scholars and students of sociology, religious studies, and cultural theory seeking a nuanced understanding of religion's evolving role in a world in flux.
Author: James A. Beckford
Format: Paperback
Published: 1986, Sage Publications / Unesco
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rigorous work of sociological scholarship, New Religious Movements and Rapid Social Change examines the dynamic relationship between the emergence of new religious movements and the sweeping transformations reshaping modern societies. Edited by James A. Beckford, the volume presents a series of incisive academic essays that argue these movements are not peripheral curiosities but rather meaningful social responses to the dislocations caused by rapid modernization, secularization, and cultural upheaval. Drawing on case studies from across the globe, the contributors illustrate how new religious groups both reflect and contest the dominant social forces of their time, offering fresh perspectives on authority, identity, and community. Written in a measured yet intellectually stimulating tone, the collection details the sociological mechanisms through which these movements recruit members, construct meaning, and interact with mainstream institutions. It stands as an essential reference for scholars and students of sociology, religious studies, and cultural theory seeking a nuanced understanding of religion's evolving role in a world in flux.