Encyclopedia of Religion and Society

As the new millennium approaches the sacred and profane interface, conflict, and intermingle in novel ways. "The Encyclopedia of Religion and Society" provides a guide map for these developments. From succinct, brief notes to essay-length entries, this encyclopedia covers world religious leaders and scholars-past and present-in the United States and the world. This comprehensive volume is an essential reference for the study of the anthropology, psychology, politics, or sociology of religion.