{"product_id":"secularization-in-defence-of-an-unfashionable-theory","title":"Secularization: In Defence of an Unfashionable Theory","description":"The decline in power, popularity and prestige of religion across the modern world is not a short-term or localized trend nor is it an accident. It is a consequence of subtle but powerful features of modernization.\n\nRenowned sociologist, Steve Bruce, elaborates the secularization paradigm and defends it against a wide variety of recent attempts at rebuttal and refutation. Using the best available statistical and qualitative evidence Bruce considers the implications for the secularization paradigm of the extent to which new religious movements or New Age spiritualities are replacing religion; changes in the nature and power of folk religion and superstition; rational choice alternatives to the secularization paradigm; the popularity and political influence of religion in the USA; religious change in the developing world; reactions to Islam in Europe; and the effects of recent controversies over the public place of religion.\n\nBruce presents a robust defence of the secularization paradigm, clarifying its arguments for the benefit of all sides of the debate.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0199584400\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0199584400.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bruce, Steve\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43076164649021,"sku":"BVV.0199584400.G","price":31.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0199584400-0.jpg?v=1774995507","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/secularization-in-defence-of-an-unfashionable-theory","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}