The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia

Australia is a country rich in religious diversity. While constitutionally-speaking Australia is a secular society, waves of immigration over its short history have had a large impact on its religious and cultural make-up. The Encyclopedia of Religion in Australia is the first major work of reference to describe the beliefs, practices and organisation of religion in Australia. It examines religion in several different ways: historical development, belief systems and controversies, as well as the social role each faith plays in modern Australian society. This comprehensive volume includes entries on indigenous spirituality, Scientology, hillsong, and atheism, and features all of the major religions. Richly illustrated, it includes a section dedicated to current debates and issues in modern-day Australia, such as the place of religion in politics, fundamentalism, religious education and social cohesion.

ISBN 0521864070   Pages 822 ISBN13 9780521864077 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 2080 Publisher Cambridge University Press   Published in Cambridge Imprint Cambridge University Press   Height (mm) 256 Format Hardback   Width (mm) 192 Publication date 10 Sep 2009   Spine width (mm) 58 DEWEY 200.994   Academic level Tertiary education DEWEY edition DC22

		Chronology
		Introduction
		Introduction by James Jupp		1
		An historical outline of religion in Australia by Hilary M. Carey		5
		Defining religion and spirituality by Gary Bouma		22
		The social role of religion by James Jupp		28
		Time, place and social status by James Jupp		41
		Ethnic variety and origins by James Jupp		53
		Religion in Australia A-Z		69
		Issues
		Belief and disbelief by James Jupp		602
		Religion, state and politics in Australia by Marion Maddox		608
		Religion and politics in Australia - a Catholic perspective by Tony Coady		621
		Ecumenical and multifaith Australia by Desmond Cahill		633
		Fundamentalism in modern society by James Jupp		639
		Religion, immigration and refugees by James Jupp		645
		Religion, media and cultural diversity by Andrew Jakubowicz		655
		Non-Christian religions in Australia by Abe Wade Ata		663
		Religious school systems by Geoffrey Sherington		668
		Religious diversity and social cohesion in Australia by Rod Ling and Gary Bouma		677
		Welfare work and charitable organisations by Shurlee Swain		685
		Women and religion by Hurriyet Babacan		695
		Australian young people and religion by Philip Hughes		712
		Bibliography for significant religious groups in Australia		718
		Index		759

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