Ashgate AHRC/ESRC Religion and Society Series
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Series Editors: Linda Woodhead, University of Lancaster, UK,
and Rebecca Catto, University of Lancaster, UK
This book series emanates from the largest research programme on
religion in Europe today- the AHRC/ESRC Religion and Society
Programme which has invested in seventy-five research projects.
Thirty-two separate disciplines are represented looking at religion
across the world; many with a contemporary and some with an
historical focus. This international, multi-disciplinary and
interdisciplinary book series will include monographs, paperback
textbooks and edited research collections drawn from this leading
research programme.
Professor James A. Beckford, University
of Warwick comments on the research programme and the Ashgate
series:
'The Religion and Society Programme is a model of ambitious
and sensitive research that draws imaginatively on the arts,
humanities and social sciences. It has transformed not only
academic research but also public debate about change and
continuity in the forms, practices and implications of religions at
all levels of society. Its impact on ways of thinking about, and
investigating, religions will be welcomed and celebrated for
generations to come. The Ashgate book series, which is developing
from leading research emanating from the programme, is much
anticipated and will provide an invaluable resource to those
exploring critical issues in contemporary religion and
society.'
Series Editors Linda Woodhead (Programme
Director) and Rebecca Catto (Programme Research Associate) explain
the background to the series:
Generously funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council
and Economic and Social Research Council, the Religion and Society
Programme has produced a wealth of new findings. We are delighted
to be working with Ashgate to present some of this work in a new
book series.
The partnership is a natural one, given that both the Programme
and Ashgate have been instrumental in supporting high-quality,
cross-disciplinary research on religion and society.
Many scholars funded by the Programme are developing edited and
authored books for the series. Their work spans many disciplines
and methods, and historical and contemporary topics, and practical
and theoretical approaches. Taken as a whole it extends our
knowledge of the vibrant, multifaceted nature of religion
worldwide.
The Rt Hon Charles Clarke, ex Home
Secretary, comments:
'The research which has been conducted on the Programme
enables society to form better judgements and take better decisions
which in turn have important implications for the life of millions
of people.'
We welcome new book proposals for the series and look forward to
working with authors contributing to the contemporary and
historical study of religion and society, whether from the
Programme itself, or in connection with its work and themes.
Visit the AHRC/ESRC Religion and
Society Programme website.