Communication is the sine qua non of religion; it is theessence of prayer, sermons, ritual, and congregationalfellowship. Unfortunately, the academic study of religionand communication has occurred in disparatefields, with few…[...]
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Bryan S. TurnerLondon and The problem of social and cultural diversity has been a classic issue in thehumanities and the social sciences throughout the period we refer to as themodern…[...]
The very existence of the sociology of the body raises an important andperennial problem about the relationship between nature and culture.Although modern sociology has been prone to dismiss ‘nature’ as…[...]
The bookS in this series are intended for those doing smallscaleresearch in real-life settings. No previous knowledge ofresearch methods is assumed and the series is particularlysuited to practitioners studying for…[...]
Anthony Giddens' Sociology (5th Edition) is a comprehensive introduction to sociological theories, concepts, and research. Covering topics like globalization, social institutions, identity, and modernity, this edition provides updated insights into…[...]
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