Description:
Although students and scholars of social problems have often acknowledged the role of religion, no thorough examinations of the relation between the two have emerged. This book fills this gap by providing a definitive work on the impact of religion on social problems, religion as a solution to social problems, and religion as a social problem in itself.
Review Quotes:
"Extremely timely and compelling analyses of religion as it intersects with various social problems the world over. Highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of religion in a global context."
- Dr. Phil Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology, Pitzer College
"Titus Hjelm has assembled a set of original papers that illustrate how social problems theory can be used to understand contemporary religious issues throughout the world."
- Joel Best, University of Delaware