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Sociology of Shari'a
This edited collection focuses on the comparative analysis of the application of Shari'a in countries with Muslim minorities (e.g. USA, Australia, Germany and Italy) and majorities …
Citizenship
The concept of citizenship is central to a wide number of debates in the social sciences: juridicial (the rights and obligations of the state), political philosophy and the law …
Can We Live Forever?
‘Can We Live Forever?’ addresses the modern debate about the Life Extension Project, the by-product of revolutionary developments (actual and predicted) in bio-medicine, …
Embodied Lives:
Examining a wide range of archaeological data, and using it to explore issues such as the sexual body, mind/body dualism, body modification, and magical practices, Lynn Meskell and …
Orientalism, Postmodernism and Globalism
It is often thought that the development of capitalism and the modernization of culture have brought about a profound decline of religious belief and commitment. The history of …
Borderland Religion
Borderland Religion narrates, presents and interprets the fascinating and significant practices when borders, migrants and religion intersect. This collection of original essays …
Classical Sociology
In this book, one of the foremost sociologists of the present day, turns his gaze upon the key figures and seminal institutions in the rise of sociology. Turner examines the work …
New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion
THE NEW BLACKWELL COMPANION TO THE Sociology of Religion I enjoyed reading this book for its in-depth examination of the complexities of the social forces that are shaping and …
Conflicts About Class
In recent years there has been growing debate among sociologists about the concept of class and its relevance to the highly industrialised world of the late twentieth century. This …
Dominant Ideology Thesis
As a radical critique of theoretical sociological orthodoxy, The Dominant Ideology Thesis has generated controversy since first publication. It has also been widely accepted, …
The Body in Asia
The past few decades have seen growing interest in the study of the body. However, the increasing number of exciting and influential publications has primarily, if not …