Restoring the Image: Religion and Society-Essays in Honour of David Martin

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David Martin is a world-renowned sociologist, and one of the most prominent sociologists of religion ever to have emerged from the British Isles. Noted for his work on secularization, Pentecostalism, the Church of England and religious trends in general, his work has influenced the entire shape of a discipline that is now firmly established in many universities. This volume celebrates his 70th birthday, and his substantial and varied contributions to the sociology of religion stretching over a 50 year period. Andrew Walker and Martyn Percy have collated and edited a collection of essays-all freshly commissioned-that evaluate Martin's work. Contributors include Bryan Wilson, Steve Bruce, Grace Davie, Graham Howes, Richard Fenn, Karel Dobbelaere, Christie Davies, Robin Gill, Bernice Martin and Kieran Flanagan. This timely and appreciative volume is essential reading for all who want to understand the shape of the discipline of the sociology of religion.

Andrew Walker is Professor of Theology and Culture, King's College, London. The Very Reverend Professor Martyn Percy was until recently The Dean of Christ Church Oxford. Previously he was Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, in Oxfordshire. He is the author of a number of books and learned articles including The Humble Church, Untamed Gospels and Clergy: the Origin of Species. He will shortly be taking up a new appointment as Professor of Theology in the University of Aberdeen. His wife is also an ordained theologian. He has two daughters and a dog.

"There is plenty for all to enjoy [in this book] whether their palate is that of the basic practitioner in the parish or the sophisticated palate of a theoretical sociologist of religion." --Derek J. Tidball, Northwood ANVIL 19.3, 2002