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Edgell, Penny, 1963-
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306.6097309045 21
Publication Date
1997
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"Contemporary American Religion collects qualitative studies of local religious groups by up-and-coming scholars of religion. A combination of ethnography and other sociological methods helps make sense of complex religious communities - from Messianic Jews to evangelical feminists, from Gospel Hour at a gay bar to exurban megachurches. This collection covers a wide scope of the religious landscape, uncovering new theoretical insights. Essential reading for classes in sociology of religion and culture, contemporary American religion, and anthropology of religion."--Jacket.
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Haddad, Yvonne Yazbeck, 1935-
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305.60973 22
Publication Date
2003
Summary
Since its inception, the United States has defined itself as a nation of immigrants and a land of religious freedom. But following September 11, 2001 American openness to immigrants and openness to other beliefs have come into question. In a timely manner, Religion and Immigration provides comparative perspectives on Protestants, Catholics, Muslims and Jews entering the American scene. Will Muslims seek and receive inclusion in ways similar to Catholics and Jews generations before? How will new immigrant populations influence and be influenced by current religious communities? How do overlappi.
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