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A unique introduction to the developing field of Theology and Qualitative ResearchIn recent years, a growing number of scholars within the field of theological research have adopted qualitative empirical methods. The use of qualitative research is shaping the nature of theology and redefining what it means to be a theologian. Hence, contemporary scholars who are undertaking empirical fieldwork across a range of theological subdisciplines require authoritative guidance and well-developed frameworks of practice and theory.The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Theology and Qualitative Research outlines the challenges and possibilities for theological research that engages with qualitative methods. It reflects more than 15 years of academic research within the Ecclesiology and Ethnography Network, and features an international group of scholars committed to the empirical and theological study of the Christian church.Edited by world-renowned experts, this unprecedented volume addresses the theological debates, methodological complexities, and future directions of this emerging field. Contributions from both established and emerging scholars describe key theoretical approaches, discuss how different empirical methods are used within theology, explore the links between qualitative researchand adjacent scholarly traditions, and more. The companion: Discusses how qualitative empirical work changes the practice of theology, enabling a disciplined attention to the lived social realities of Christian religion and what theologians doIntroduces theoretical and methodological debates in the field, as well as central epistemological and ontological questionsPresents different approaches to Theology and Qualitative research, highlighting important issues and developments in the last decadesExplores how empirical insights are shaping areas such as liturgics, homiletics, youth ministry, and Christian educationIncludes perspectives from scholars working in disciplines other than theologyThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to Theology and Qualitative Research is essential reading for graduate students, postgraduates, PhD students, researchers, and scholars in Christian Ethics, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Contemporary Worship, and related disciplines such as Ecclesiology, Mission Studies, World Christianity, Pastoral Theology, Political Theology, Worship Studies, and all forms of contextual theology.

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to East and Inner Asian Buddhism combines outstanding contributions covering Buddhism as it developed and is practiced in this region. These newly-commissioned essays provide fresh scholarly perspectives on a wide range of concepts, texts, and practices. Offers a comprehensive and balanced survey of Buddhism within East and Central Asia, from the time of the Buddha through to the present dayProvides fresh perspectives on a wide range of concepts, texts, traditions, doctrines, practices, and institutions – on topics spanning gender roles, tantric rituals, and the spread of Zen into EuropeBrings together cutting-edge research by an interdisciplinary and international contributor team, including historians, literature scholars, and historians, as well as those from religious studiesPresents a panoramic view of the extraordinary richness and variety of local Buddhist expressions and practices within Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Tibetan, cultures

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the theory, diagnosis, treatment, research, implementation, and management of schema therapy. Presents a comprehensive overview of schema therapy - goes far beyond all previous books on the subject to cover theoretical, research and practical perspectivesCovers the latest developments, including work on mindfulness and borderline personality disorder, as well as new applications of schema therapy beyond personality disordersIncludes chapters by leaders in the field including Wendy Behary and Arnoud Arntz, as well as a foreword by Jeffrey Young, the founder of schema therapy

A comprehensive analysis of urban retail and consumption transformations across diverse global and under-represented contexts In an era defined by rapid urbanization, technological innovation, and shifting consumption patterns, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the City, Retail and Consumption is an essential reference for scholars and practitioners alike. Thirty-four chapters by an international panel of experts address the critical need for a comprehensive, global perspective on the evolving relationship between urban life, retail formats, and consumption practices. The contributing authors trace the transformative impact of post-industrial and post-pandemic contexts on consumption districts, shopping malls, and public squares while highlighting the social, cultural, and environmental factors that underpin contemporary retail landscapes. Moving beyond descriptive analysis, the Companion delves into the digitalization of urban retail and its ramifications for consumer behavior and placemaking. It examines omnichannel strategies, platform economies, and emerging phygital experiences that redefine how city dwellers shop, as well as the governance models shaping the future of shopping districts worldwide. The volume incorporates under represented regions from Asia, Latin America, and beyond—ensuring readers gain a truly inclusive understanding of urban retail dynamics. A foundational text that illuminates current debates and charts promising avenues for future research, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the City, Retail and Consumption: Presents an interdisciplinary framework combining geography, architecture, sociology, marketing, and urban planning perspectivesAnalyzes the digitalization of retail, including omnichannel strategies, platform economies, and phygital experiencesExplores evolving consumption practices through the lenses of class, gender, ethnicity, and sensory experienceInvestigates novel governance models for urban shopping districts and their policy implicationsIntegrates cutting-edge methods and detailed case studies to inform both scholarship and practiceBalancing theoretical rigor with practical insights, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the City, Retail and Consumption is indispensable for advanced undergraduates, postgraduate students, and researchers in geography, architecture, urbanism, marketing, management, and sociology. It is an ideal textbook for Urban Geography, Retail Geography, Sociology of Consumption, and Sustainable Urban Design courses and serves as an invaluable reference for urban planners, retail consultants, and policy advisors.

This comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished editorial team, including some of the field’s pioneers, to explore the aims, practice, and historical context of interfaith collaboration.  Explores in full the background, history, objectives, and discourse between the leaders and practitioners of the world’s major religionsExamines relations between religions from around the world, moving well beyond the common focus on Christianity, to also cover over 12 major religionsFeatures a wealth of case studies on contemporary interreligious dialogueCharts a long-term shift away from a competitive rivalry between belief systems, and a change in focus towards the more respectful, cooperative approach reflected in institutions such as the World Council of ChurchesIncludes up-to-date commentary on the growing dialogue of recent years, written by some of the leading figures working in the field of interfaith discourse

The new edition of the benchmark work in the field, extensively revised and expanded throughoutThe Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition is the definitive reference work for students, researchers, librarians, and academics in the field. Presenting in-depth coverage of all the major sub-disciplines of sociology, this comprehensive resource contains nearly 2300 specially commissioned entries written and edited by an international team of leading scholars.Published as both an online edition and as an twelve-volume set, The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date guide of key concepts, theories, methodologies, ideas, research, and debates in the expansive field of sociology and beyond.The second edition contains more than 300 entirely new entries reflecting original work on topics related to globalization, social and political movements, genders and sexualities, race and ethnicity, nationalism, health and society, social theory, and more. Many previous entries have been carefully examined and updated with new data, new ideas, recent publications, and more.An unparalleled resource for mapping contemporary sociology and generating new debates, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition: Provides clear and concise descriptions of key concepts in sociology, written by leading experts in the field.Contains an unparalleled range of entries, from definitions of key terms to extended explorations of contemporary topics.Covers foundational work, recent developments, new research, and emerging trends in the field.Includes sociological research and theories from around the world, with particular attention paid to the increasingly global nature of sociological research.Features sophisticated cross-referencing and search tools, the most globally comprehensive timeline in print, a lexicon by subject area, and extensive bibliographies.Remaining an indispensable reference for academics, researchers, and students in sociology and allied disciplines, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, 2nd Edition, is also a must-have for college and university libraries.

Widely acknowledged as the essential reference work for this period, this volume brings together more than 700 articles written by 150 top scholars that cover the people, places, activities, and creations of the Anglo-Saxons.  The only reference work to cover the history, archaeology, arts, architecture, literatures, and languages of England from the Roman withdrawal to the Norman Conquest (c.450 – 1066 AD)Includes over 700 alphabetical entries written by 150 top scholars covering the people, places, activities, and creations of the Anglo-SaxonsUpdated and expanded with 40 brand-new entries and a new appendix detailing "English Archbishops and Bishops, c.450-1066"Accompanied by maps, line drawings, photos, a table of "English Rulers, c.450-1066," and a headword index to facilitate searchingAn essential reference tool, both for specialists in the field, and for students looking for a thorough grounding in key topics of the period

This uniquely comprehensive reference work provides a global account of the history, expansion, diversity, and contemporary issues facing the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body that includes all followers of the Anglican faith. An insightful and wide-ranging treatment of this dynamic global faith, offering unrivalled coverage of its historical development, and the religious and ethical questions affecting the church todayExplores every aspect of this vibrant religious community – from analyzing its instruments of Unity, to its central role in interfaith communicationSpans the Anglican Communion’s long history through to 21st century debates within the church on such issues as sexual-orientation of clergy, and the pastoral role of women  Features a substantial articles on the Church’s 44 provinces, including a brief history of eachBrings together a distinguished and international team of contributors, including some of the world’s leading Anglican commentators

Praise for the previous edition: “This volume, expertly edited and introduced by Segal, collects a series of essays that combine clarity and accessibility with nuance and balance … and are uniformly of high quality, each with a helpful bibliography that supplements the volume bibliography… This work will command a wide audience, ranging from the general public to religious studies specialists. Highly recommended.”—CHOICE “This is an excellent volume of papers about the study of religion both in conception and execution … Robert Segal has done a marvelous job in editing the volume and providing a bibliography and index … a very useful, well constructed and interesting book that should be widely read and used on courses.”—British Association for the Study of Religions Bulletin Now in its second edition, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Study of Religion offers an expertly compiled and comprehensive overview of contemporary religious studies across the humanities and the social sciences. Truly interdisciplinary in its methodology and featuring an international team of contributors from diverse academic backgrounds, this Companion explores the anthropological, economic, literary, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and theological terrain of religious studies, and presupposes no prior knowledge of the academic study of religion. Each chapter is framed around an approach to religious studies from the vantage point of an adjacent discipline or topic that contributes to our understanding of religion, and is accompanied by its own bibliography to guide further reading. New to this edition are chapters which reflect contemporary trends in scholarship, including gender, science, law, music, emotion, cognition, globalization, and violence. Standard topics like death and the afterlife, ethics, fundamentalism, magic, ritual, and myth, among others, have been rigorously updated to reflect new directions in research and foster discussion among disciplines. Ideal for students and scholars alike, the second edition of The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Study of Religion remains an authoritative resource in the study of religion for anyone working in the fields of religious studies, theology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, history, and philosophy.

The Companion to Ancient Israel offers an innovative overview of ancient Israelite culture and history, richly informed by a variety of approaches and fields. Distinguished scholars provide original contributions that explore the tradition in all its complexity, multiplicity and diversity. A methodologically sophisticated overview of ancient Israelite culture that provides insights into  political and social history, culture, and methodologyExplores what we can say about the cultures and history of the people of Israel and Judah, but also investigates how we know what we knowPresents fresh insights, richly informed by a variety of approaches and fieldsDelves into ‘religion as lived,’ an approach that asks about the everyday lives of ordinary people and the material cultures that they construct and experienceEach essay is an original contribution to the subject

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Religion and Politics in the U.S. provides a broad, inclusive, and rich range of chapters, in the study of religion and politics. Arranged in their historical context, chapters address themes of history, law, social and religious movements, policy and political theory. Broadens the parameters of this timely subject, and includes the latest work in the fieldDraws together newly-commissioned essays by distinguished authors that are cogent for scholars, while also being in a style that is accessible to students.Provides a balanced and inclusive approach to religion and politics in the U.S.Engages diverse perspectives from various discourses about religion and politics across the political and disciplinary spectra, while placing them in their larger historical context

A theoretically rich, nuanced history of Islam and Islamic civilization with a unique sociological componentThis major new reference work offers a complete historical and theoretically informed view of Islam as both a religion and a sociocultural force. Uniquely comprehensive, it surveys and discusses the transformation of Muslim societies in different eras and various regions, providing a broad narrative of the historical development of Islamic civilization.This text explores the complex and varied history of the religion and its traditions. It provides an in-depth study of the diverse ways through which the religious dimension at the core of Islamic traditions has led to a distinctive type of civilizational process in history. The book illuminates the ways in which various historical forces have converged and crystallized in institutional forms at a variety of levels, embracing social, religious, legal, political, cultural, and civic dimensions. Together, the team of internationally renowned scholars move from the genesis of a new social order in 7th-century Arabia, right up to the rise of revolutionary Islamist currents in the 20th century and the varied ways in which Islam has grown and continues to pervade daily life in the Middle East and beyond.This book is essential reading for students and academics in a wide range of fields, including sociology, history, law, and political science. It will also appeal to general readers with an interest in the history of one of the world’s great religions.

The Wiley Blackwell Anthology of African American Literature is a comprehensive collection of poems, short stories, novellas, novels, plays, autobiographies, and essays authored by African Americans from the eighteenth century until the present.  Evenly divided into two volumes, it is also the first such anthology to be conceived and published for both classroom and online education in the new millennium.  Reflects the current scholarly and pedagogic structure of African American literary studiesSelects literary texts according to extensive research on classroom adoptions, scholarship, and the expert opinions of leading professorsOrganizes literary texts according to more appropriate periods of literary history, dividing them into seven sections that accurately depict intellectual, cultural, and political movementsIncludes more reprints of entire works and longer selections of major works than any other anthology of its kindThis first volume contains a comprehensive collection of texts authored by African Americans from the eighteenth century until the 1920sThe two volumes of this landmark anthology can also be bought as a set, at over 20% savings.

The Wiley Blackwell Anthology of African American Literature is a comprehensive collection of poems, short stories, novellas, novels, plays, autobiographies, and essays authored by African Americans from the eighteenth century until the present.  Evenly divided into two volumes, it is also the first such anthology to be conceived and published for both classroom and online education in the new millennium.  Reflects the current scholarly and pedagogic structure of African American literary studiesSelects literary texts according to extensive research on classroom adoptions, scholarship, and the expert opinions of leading professorsOrganizes literary texts according to more appropriate periods of literary history, dividing them into seven sections that accurately depict intellectual, cultural, and political movementsIncludes more reprints of entire works and longer selections of major works than any other anthology of its kindThis first volume contains a comprehensive collection of texts authored by African Americans from the eighteenth century until the 1920sThe two volumes of this landmark anthology can also be bought as a set, at over 20% savings.

The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary collection of the key concepts, trends, and processes relating to the study of families and family patterns throughout the world. Offers more than 550 entries arranged A-ZIncludes contributions from hundreds of family scholars in various academic disciplines from around the worldCovers issues ranging from changing birth rates, fertility, and an aging world population to human trafficking, homelessness, famine, and genocideFeatures entries that approach families, households, and kin networks from a macro-level and micro-level perspectiveCovers basic demographic concepts and long-term trends across various nations, the impact of globalization on families, global family problems, and many moreFeatures in-depth examinations of families in numerous nations in several world regions4 Volumeswww.familystudiesencyclopedia.com