Authors:Paul Heelas, David Martin, Paul Morris,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: religion, world, modern, postmodernity, modernity, spirituality
Number of Pages: 338
Published: 1998-07-14
List price: $47.95
ISBN-10: 0631198482
ISBN-13: 9780631198482

Religion, Modernity and Postmodernity is the first book to engage the study of religion with contemporary theorizing about culture. It addresses important issues such as whether there are postmodern forms of religion, whether theories of religion framed in terms of modernity can be recast to suit new or emerging circumstances, and how the study of religion can be better integrated with recent developments in the study of culture. The book locates the contemporary study of religion in terms of general theorizing, covering such issues as choice, globalization, and what postmodern religion migh

Author: Paul Heelas
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: society, postmodernity, culture, religion, movement, new
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1996-10-29
List price: $54.95
ISBN-10: 0631193324
ISBN-13: 9780631193326

This is the first wide-ranging and accessible introduction to the fascinating subject of the New Age movement.

Authors:Grace Davie, Paul Heelas, Linda Woodhead,
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Keywords: series, bsa, interdisciplinary, religion, perspectives, theology, sub, futures, christian, secular, alternative, predicting
Number of Pages: 340
Published: 2003-11
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0754630102
ISBN-13: 9780754630104

In "Predicting Religion", 20 experts in the study of religion present their predictions about the future of religion in the 21st century - predictions based on careful analysis of the contemporary religious scene from traditional forms of Christianity to new spiritualities. The range of predictions is broad. A number predict further secularization - with religion in the west seen as being in a state of terminal decline. Others question this approach and suggest that we are witnessing not decline but transformation understood in different ways: a shift from theism to pantheism, from outer to in

Authors:Paul Heelas, David Martin, Linda Woodhead,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: religion, study, berger, peter
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2001-08
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0415215315
ISBN-13: 9780415215312

Berger on Religion is a comprehensive introduction to both the work of Peter Berger and to current thought on the central issues and ideas in the study of religion. A postscript by Peter Berger himself, responding to the essays, completes this definitive overview.

Authors:Paul Heelas, Linda Woodhead, Benjamin Seel, Bronislaw
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: religion, spirituality, modern, world, giving, revolution, spiritual, way
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2005-01-14
List price: $33.95
ISBN-10: 1405119594
ISBN-13: 9781405119597

Comparing existing evidence from the USA and Europe, with a UK-based study of religion and spirituality, this fascinating book addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? Based on the detailed study of religion and spirituality in Kendal, UK Compares pioneering findings from Kendal with existing evidence from the USA and Europe Provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization Offers some startling predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in th

Authors:Simon Ross, John Morgan, Dr Richard Heelas,
Publisher: Nelson Thornes Ltd
Keywords: geography, essential
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2000-07-07
List price: $41.82
ISBN-10: 0748751750
ISBN-13: 9780748751754

Teachers can be confident with materials developed in close association with all major examination boards. This title contains downloadable chapter extensions and online case study material free to all course users. Specific ’In the Field’ chapter offers advice on fieldwork skills and reviews the application of ICT in analysis and presentation. Students will quickly improve study and exam skills with the use of the unique ’What you Need to Succeed’ section. Designated website containing truly interactive student support, links, advice and exercises is also provided.

Authors:Tony Buxton, Paul Chapman, Paul G Chapman, Paul Templ
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: performance, economic, britain
Number of Pages: 608
Published: 1997-12-16
List price: $90.00
ISBN-10: 041514874X
ISBN-13: 9780415148740

This new and substantially revised edition of Britain’s Economic Performance provides a unique assessment of the current state of the supply-side of the economy. Written by a team of highly experienced, policy oriented applied economists, this volume will be a valuable source of reference, analysis and guidance for students and policy-makers.