Peter Berger and the study of religion

Linda Woodhead; Paul Heelas; David Martin

doi:10.4324/9780203206805

Peter Berger and the study of religion

Linda Woodhead
, Paul Heelas
, David Martin

Theology & Religious Studies

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Peter Berger is the most influential contemporary sociologist of religion. This collection of essays is the first in-depth study of his contribution to the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to his work and to current thought in the study of religion. Themes addressed include: * Berger on religion and theology * Religion, spirituality and the discontents of modernity * Secularization and de-secularization A postscript by Peter Berger, responding to the essays, completes this overview of this major figure's work.

Original language	English
Publisher	Taylor and Francis AS
Number of pages	216
ISBN (Electronic)	9781134608690
ISBN (Print)	0415215323, 9780415215312
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203206805
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2013

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