{"product_id":"religion-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-why-it-matters","title":"Religion: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA groundbreaking new theory of religion is presented in this book, which goes beyond the problematic theoretical paradigms of the past and offers an account of secularization and religious innovation and persistence. It draws on the philosophy of critical realism and personalist social theory to explore why humans are religious and provides a wealth of illustrations and examples to make its concepts accessible. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 March 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReligion continues to exert a significant impact on the world today, despite the limitations of the social sciences in fully comprehending and explaining it. This groundbreaking book presents an innovative theory of religion that transcends the traditional paradigms encountered in the field. By integrating the philosophy of critical realism and personalist social theory, Christian Smith delves into the underlying reasons why humans exhibit a unique inclination towards religion, distinguishing them from other species. Furthermore, he provides a comprehensive account of secularization and religious innovation, offering a fresh perspective that breaks the longstanding impasse in religious scholarship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReligion is rich with illustrations and examples, making its concepts accessible to readers. This meticulously written book brings a robust theoretical framework to a perennially challenging subject, injecting new vitality and focus into its study. It is destined to spark lively debate and pave the way for promising new research avenues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 464g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 236 x 22 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780691191645                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101569151226,"sku":"9780691191645","price":17.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/12c48ea2fe07dc04b3482eff2fc9d042.jpg?v=1626661474","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/religion-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-why-it-matters","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}