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The Resurgence of Religion?

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Religion in Western Society

Part of the book series: Sociology for a Changing World ((SCW))

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Much of what we have considered in the previous chapter relates to the classical theories of secularization and their defence or refutation by renowned commentators in the area. Some of the historical evidence that supports or, alternatively, tends to disprove the different sides of the debate has also been taken into account.

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© 2002 Stephen J. Hunt

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Hunt, S.J. (2002). The Resurgence of Religion?. In: Religion in Western Society. Sociology for a Changing World. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-09604-3_3

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