Contemporary Mormonism: Social Science Perspectives

by Marie Cornwall (Editor), Marie Cornwall (Editor), Tim B. Heaton (Editor)

This first book-length treatment of Mormonism from a sociological perspective has much to tell not only about Mormonism but also about the nature of successful religious movements. Includes information on secularization and assimilation, identity formation, recruitment, church growth, patriarchy and gender roles, institutional changes, and more. Graphs and tables.

367 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994