How Long to Read Understanding Religion and Society

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Religion and Society?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Understanding Religion and Society by Julie Scott Jones

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Understanding Religion and Society: Identity, Meaning and Knowledge is aimed at undergraduate students studying religion within a social science context. Its central focus is on the roles that religion plays within social life and how these roles influence the economic, political, and socio-cultural aspects of different societies. Identity, meaning and knowledge provision are identified as underpinning all of religion's other socio-cultural functions. The book uses these three elements as central themes – a means to explore the ways in which religion operates within different societies. The book will review a range of key issues and debates within the social science study of religion, including the secularization thesis. It will review key global religious trends, such as the growth of religious fundamentalism, new religious movements, and New Age believing. The book will have a range of pedagogic features, including, short 'boxed' case studies, reflective questions and activities, suggested readings, media and online resources.

How long is Understanding Religion and Society?

Understanding Religion and Society by Julie Scott Jones is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Religion and Society Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Understanding Religion and Society aloud.

What Reading Level is Understanding Religion and Society?

Understanding Religion and Society is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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