Religion in TodayÆs World: Global Issues, Sociological Perspectives

The importance of religion and religious issues in today's world is undeniable. Yet undergraduate students have very little exposure to materials that illustrate the significance of religion: what it is, how it functions to unite and divide people, and how it serves as a major social and political force in contemporary society. This new, innovative text/reader is packed with engaging and rigorous readings and essays that introduce students to the broad debates and issues and will equip them to analyze, discuss, and make their own judgments about religion/society long after they move on from the courses.