Routledge - Entering Religious Minds: The Social Study of Worldviews

Entering Religious Minds: The Social Study of Worldviews offers a deep look into the perspectives of unusual and sometimes violent religious groups. Led by Mona Kanwal Sheikh and Mark Juergensmeyer, this collection features nine authors who provide original first-person accounts from their field research. This book provides an integrated, problem-solving approach to studying religious extremism. By using ground-breaking methods to gain access to the worldviews of their subjects, the authors present a narrative that is both conversational and rigorous. It serves as a practical guide for those looking to understand how religious studies connects to other vital fields. Designed for students, researchers, and journalists, this work demonstrates the real-world relevance of religious studies within political science, sociology, and anthropology. It is an essential resource for anyone studying the social dynamics of religious groups and the methods required to conduct effective field research in sensitive environments.