Religion and social science are two of the most important disciplines for understanding human behavior and society, and this volume explores the complex and often overlapping issues that arise between them. Written by Thomas Dixon, a leading expert in the field, the book offers a range of perspectives on topics such as the relationship between religion and politics, the role of religion in social change, and the challenges facing religious communities in the modern world. Whether you are a student of religion or social science, or simply interested in the intersection of these two fields, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.