Religion in Sociological Perspective 8th edition by Yamane

Religion in Sociological Perspective, 8th edition by Keith A. Roberts and David Yamane, introduces religion as a social institution, cultural force, and lived experience. Published by Sage, the text uses sociological theories and research to examine belief, ritual, organization, conversion, secularization, pluralism, social change, and religion’s role in politics and everyday life. Students learn to analyze religious communities with attention to history, inequality, globalization, and contemporary debates. This edition is a strong fit for sociology of religion, religious studies, and social science courses seeking a clear analytical framework.