Religious Freedom: Thinking Sociologically

This book explores the sociological dimensions and research methods of religious freedom, presenting data and case studies from Italy, Russia, Iran, Israel, South Korea, and the United States. It highlights the gap between normative and actual practices, the complex interplay of religious and secular actors, and the role of rival ideologies and extraordinary social events in shaping religious freedom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past few decades, religious freedom has gained significant importance on a global scale, yet it remains a contentious concept. This book aims to bridge the gap in scholarly research on religious freedom by emphasizing sociological dimensions and research methodologies. The chapters within this book present data and case studies from various countries, including Italy, Russia, Iran, Israel, South Korea, and the United States, covering a wide geographical range. These chapters highlight three primary themes: the profound and enduring gap between normative and actual practices, the intricate interplay of diverse religious and secular actors within societies, and the impact of rival ideologies and extraordinary social events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on the conceptualization and implementation of religious freedom.

This book will serve as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students studying Religion, Sociology, Comparative Studies, Research Methods, and Social Sciences. The chapters included herein were originally published as a special issue of "Religion, State and Society."

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032557663