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Generations X and Y are plugged into the contemporary world of consumption, popular culture, and the internet. These generations treat knowledge and belief as a more flexible concept, often focusing on the practical rather than the theoretical and often drawing on conflicting sources in both popular and cyber culture. Their approach to religious belief and practice requires a new way of studying the sociology of religion. 'Sociology of Religion for Generations X and Y' examines key world religions - Buddhism, Christianity and Islam - as well as newer religious groups, such as Scientology, New Age, Witchcraft and online communities such as Jediism and Matrixism. The book covers a range of key concepts: secularisation and modernisation, re-enchantment, the 'McDonaldisation' of society, and the easternisation of the west. Each chapter opens with a case study from popular culture or the internet which takes the reader to the heart of the topic being discussed. Employing both classical sociological theory and contemporary critical theory, 'Sociology of Religion for Generations X and Y' explains where contemporary religion and spirituality are coming from, where they are now, and where they are going.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Routledge; Reprint edition (August 10, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1844657434
ISBN-13: 978-1844657438
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
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I took a sociology of religion class and used this text. I enjoyed reading it and kept the book after the class was over. It is a quick read but interesting and the author brings up some questions I had never thought of before. I would suggest it to anyone who is interested in religion as a social group but not looking for religious text.
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