Routledge International Handbook of Religion in Global Society

The study of religion is a child of its time, shaped and forged over the course of the twentieth century by the interests and political situation of the world. As the twenty-first century unfolds, it is undergoing a major transition, reflecting transformations in eight key areas: market and branding, contemporary ethics and virtues, intimate identities, transnational movements, diasporic communities, responses to diversity, national tensions, and reflections on 'religion'. This handbook offers fresh insights on the dynamic reality of religion in global societies, bringing together scholars of all ages and stages of career from around the world. It is an accessible introduction to new ways of approaching the study of religion practically, theoretically, and geographically.

Format: Hardback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of religion, like any other subject, is a product of its time. Shaped and forged over the course of the twentieth century, it has reflected the interests and political situation of the world at the time. As the twenty-first century unfolds, it is undergoing a significant transition, alongside religion itself. This volume showcases new work and new approaches to religion that transcend boundaries of religious tradition, academic discipline, and region.

The influence of globalizing processes has been evident in various aspects of social and cultural networking through new media such as the internet, the extensive power of global capitalism, and the growing influence of international bodies and legal instruments. Religion has also been changing and adapting to these developments. This handbook offers fresh insights into the dynamic reality of religion in global societies today by highlighting transformations in eight key areas: Market and Branding, Contemporary Ethics and Virtues, Intimate Identities, Transnational Movements, Diasporic Communities, Responses to Diversity, National Tensions, and Reflections on 'Religion.' These themes demonstrate the handbook's new topics and approaches that go beyond existing agendas.

Bringing together scholars of all ages and stages of career from around the world, the handbook showcases the dynamism of religion in global societies. It serves as an accessible introduction to new ways of approaching the study of religion, both practically and theoretically, and geographically.

Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 182 x 253 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138182509