Towards a New Theory of Religion and Social Change by Paul-Francois Tremlett

Name: Towards a New Theory of Religion and Social Change by Paul-Francois Tremlett
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book offers a new perspective on religion and social change, arguing that neither secularisation nor lived religion theories fully capture the dynamics. Drawing on Deleuze and Guattari's concept of the assemblage, Paul-Francois Tremlett presents an alternative framework. The book reframes religion as spatially organized flows, incorporating classical and contemporary religious theories, as well as ethnographic studies from Manila and London. It highlights the agency of non-human actors, providing a unique and compelling analysis of religion and social change. Key Features: * Explores religion and social change beyond secularisation and lived religion theories. * Utilizes Deleuze and Guattari's assemblage concept. * Incorporates empirical case studies and ethnography. * Offers an original account of religion as spatially organised flows. * Emphasizes the agency of non-human actors. Summary for Search: Towards a New Theory of Religion and Social Change, Paul-Francois Tremlett, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Paperback, English, 200 pages, ISBN 9781350376496, Religion, Social Change, Secularisation, Lived Religion, Assemblage Theory, Ethnography.