Reflecting the very latest developments in the field the new companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches covers major debates in secularization theory rational choice theory show all. The new blackwell companion to the sociology of religion the new blackwell companion to the sociology of religion edited by bryan s turner oxford wiley blackwell 2010 712 pp 20495 usd hard. The new blackwell companion to the sociology of religion wiley reflecting the very latest developments in the field the new companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches covers major debates in secularization theory rational choice theory . Reflecting the very latest developments in the field the new companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches covers major debates in secularization theory rational choice theory feminism and the body. Reflecting the very latest developments in the field the new companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approachescovers major debates in secularization theory rational choice theory feminism and the bodytakes a multidisciplinary approach covering history sociology anthropology and religious studiesinternational in its scope covering american exceptionalism native american spirituality and china