Published in Association with Theory, Cu Religion, Realism and Social Theory: Making Sense of Society, Book 1, (Paperback)

`Philip Mellor&amp;#8242;s ambition is to save sociology from itself...or to save society from the sociologists. He has written a brilliant polemic and theoretically rich argument against the many fashionable contemporary social theories that provide acquiescent &amp;#8242;post-societal&amp;#8242; endorsements of the economic and technological forces that are &amp;#8242;hollowing out&amp;#8242; the religious, moral and human dimensions of societies. I am tremendously impressed&amp;#8242;<b> - <i>Kenneth Thompson, Professor of Sociology at the Open University <p></p><p></p></i></b><p><b>Religion, Realism and Social Theory</b> challenges those contemporary sociologists who argue that the notion of &amp;#8242;society&amp;#8242; is an outmoded basis for sociological analysis and instead revitalizes the idea that sociology is truly &amp;#8242;the study of society&amp;#8242;. </p><p></p><p>Through a bold and original argument, Philip Mellor returns the human and religious aspects of social life to the centre of social theory, drawing on a vast range of contemporary social theoretical literature in the process. The book: </p><p></p><p>" comprehensively reassesses what societies are</p><p>" offers a detailed critique of current failings in social theory</p><p>" draws out the religious underpinnings of social life</p><p>" throws fresh light on the religious, cultural and social conflicts that appear to herald a new period of global disorder</p><p></p><p><b>Religion, Realism and Social Theory </b>will stimulate debate amongst academics and students of sociology and social theory, cultural studies and the sociology of religion.</p>

• Published in Association with Theory, Cu Religion, Realism and Social Theory: Making Sense of Society, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: Philip A Mellor
• ISBN: 9780761948650
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2004-10-18
• Page Count: 224