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 Social Scientific Studies of Religion in China: Methodology, Theories, and Findings

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-xii)   (147K)
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    • Contents
    • Acknowledgements
    • List Of Contributors
  • The Rising Social Scientific Study Of Religion In China (1-20) by Graeme Lang and Fenggang Yang   (134K)
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    • The Emerging Social Scientific Study Of Religion In China
    • Socio-Historical Contexts And The Conceptualization Of Religion
    • The Social Significance Of Religion In China
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography
  • Thirty Years Of Religious Studies In China (21-46) by He Guanghu   (170K)
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    • Introduction: A Small Phoenix Rising From The Ashes
    • I. The Lessons Of History
    • II. Theoretical Advancement
    • III. Confronting Current Challenges
    • Epilogue: A Long Journey Requiring Great Courage
  • History As A Factor In The Social Scientific Study Of Chinese Religion (47-60) by J. Gordon Melton   (125K)
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    • I. Critical Historical Studies
    • II. Globalization
    • III. Social History
    • IV. Conclusion
  • Explanations Of International Differences In Religion That May Apply To China (61-86) by Daniel V.A. Olson   (150K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. The Dependent Variable
    • III. Demand For Religion
    • IV. Supply Of Religion
    • V. Religious Regulation
    • VI. Religious Human Capital
    • VII. Concluding Speculations
    • Bibliography
  • The Dilemma Of Pursuing Chinese Religious Studies Within The Framework Of Western Religious Theories (87-108) by Fan Lizhu   (197K)
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    • I. The Term “Religion” And Relevant Concepts
    • II. Chinese Religious Studies Within The Framework Of Western Religious Theories
    • III. Conclusion: Studying Chinese Religion As A Whole
    • Bibliography
  • Religion In China: Some Introductory Notes For The Intrepid Western Scholar (109-132) by Eileen Barker   (159K)
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    • I. The Diversity Of China’s History And Culture
    • II. The Diversity Of China’s Religions
    • III. From The Silk Road To The Internet
    • IV. The Political Context
    • V. Religious Practices In Contemporary China
    • VI. Religious Concepts And Concepts Of Religion
    • VII. Cults, Sects And Xiejiao
    • VIII. Concluding Remarks
    • Bibliography
  • Local Ritual Traditions Of Southeast China: A Challenge To Definitions Of Religion And Theories Of Ritual (133-162) by Kenneth Dean   (177K)
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    • Part 1: An Amazing Resurgence Of Popular Local Religion
    • Part 2: Definitions Of Religion In China
    • Part 3: Historical Background
    • Part 4: Theoretical Implications: The Syncretic Field Of The Ritual-Event
    • Bibliography
  • Contemporary Chinese Beliefs And Spiritual Pursuits (163-180) by Victor Yuan   (367K)
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    • I. Research Context
    • II. Research Findings
    • III. Conclusion
  • Exploring The Relationship Between Religion And Ethnicity In China (181-194) by He Qimin   (142K)
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    • I. Our Theoretical Starting Point
    • II. Explorations
    • III. Discoveries
    • IV. Conclusion
  • From Grassroots Association To Civil Society Organization: A Case Study Of The Hebei Province Dragon Tablet Fair (195-226) by Gao Bingzhong and Ma Qiang   (180K)
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    • I. The Transition Rite Of The Dragon Tablet Fair
    • II. The Dragon Tablet Fair Organization
    • III. The Three Stages Of Development Of The Dragon Tablet Fair
    • IV. Conclusion: Traditional Grassroots Organizations And Civil Society
  • On The Problem Of Developing A Mechanism For The Participation Of Religion In The Social Services Sector (227-244) by Liu Peng   (134K)
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    • I. The Issue Of The Legality Of Religion Stretching Beyond Religious Venues
    • II. The Issue Of The Structure Of Religious Charitable Enterprises
    • III. The Issue Of Funding Religious Charitable Enterprises
    • IV. The Issue Of Oversight And Management
    • V. Conclusion
  • Religion And Environmentalism In Chinese Societies (245-272) by Graeme Lang and Lu Yunfeng   (174K)
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    • I. Introduction
    • II. Surveys
    • III. Surveys In China
    • IV. The Impact Of Religious Doctrines And Leaders In Chinese Societies
    • V. Conclusions
    • Bibliography
  • Secular State And Religious Society In Mainland China And Taiwan (273-296) by Richard Madsen   (143K)
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    • I. A Secular Government
    • II. Religious Society
    • III. Modern Conditions Of Belief
    • IV. Religion And Taiwan’s National Identity
  • Afterword (297-302) by Yoshiko Ashiwa and David L. Wank   (93K)
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    • Trends In Methodology, Theory, And Findings In This Volume
    • Conclusion
  • Index (303-312)   (103K)