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This is an analysis of the observable, human side of faith. The text combines theorizing with discussion as it moves from considering the religiousness of individuals to the dynamics of religious groups to the workings of entire societies as religious groups contend for support.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Atheism, Faith, and the Social Scientific Study of Religion

PART ONE • PARADIGMS IN CONFLICT
1. A New Look at Old Issues
2. Rationality and the “Religious Mind”
3. Secularization, R.I.P.

PART TWO • THE RELIGIOUS INDIVIDUAL
4. The Micro Foundations of Religion
5. Religious Choices: Conversion and Reaffiliation

PART THREE • THE RELIGIOUS GROUP
6. Religious Group Dynamics
7. Catholic Religious Vocations: Decline and Revival

PART FOUR • THE RELIGIOUS ECONOMY
8. A Theoretical Model of Religious Economies
9. Religious Competition and Commitment: An International Assessment
10. Church-to-Sect Movements

Appendix: Propositions and Definitions
Notes
References
Index

Acts of Faith

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 1 August 2000
      ISBN-13 9780520222021
      978-0520222021
      ISBN-10 0520222024
      Also in:
      Sociology and anthropology Philosophy of religion

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is an analysis of the observable, human side of faith. The text combines theorizing with discussion as it moves from considering the religiousness of individuals to the dynamics of religious groups to the workings of entire societies as religious groups contend for support.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: Atheism, Faith, and the Social Scientific Study of Religion

      PART ONE • PARADIGMS IN CONFLICT
      1. A New Look at Old Issues
      2. Rationality and the “Religious Mind”
      3. Secularization, R.I.P.

      PART TWO • THE RELIGIOUS INDIVIDUAL
      4. The Micro Foundations of Religion
      5. Religious Choices: Conversion and Reaffiliation

      PART THREE • THE RELIGIOUS GROUP
      6. Religious Group Dynamics
      7. Catholic Religious Vocations: Decline and Revival

      PART FOUR • THE RELIGIOUS ECONOMY
      8. A Theoretical Model of Religious Economies
      9. Religious Competition and Commitment: An International Assessment
      10. Church-to-Sect Movements

      Appendix: Propositions and Definitions
      Notes
      References
      Index

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