Bryan S. TURNER, The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion, London, Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, , 2010

Reflecting the very latest developments
in the field, the New Companion
provides a comprehensive introduction
to the sociology of religion with a
clear emphasis on comparative and
historical approaches.
• Covers major debates in
secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and
the body ;
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history,
sociology, anthropology, and religious studies ;
• International in its scope, covering American
exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China,
Europe, and Southeast Asia ;
• Offers discussions on the latest developments,
including «megachurches», spirituality, post-secular society
and globalization.