Dai Kangsheng Collection

Author: Dai Kangsheng
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts: The first part discusses and introduces the beliefs and religious behavior of believers, religious organizations and their institutions, the social functions of religion, and the relationship between religion and the development and transformation of modern society, combining relevant theories from Western sociology of religion. The second part explores the theoretical aspects of religion in traditional Chinese society and the status and changes of religion in China since the reform and opening-up, proposing some reflections and prospects based on this foundation. To date, it is widely recognized in academia as one of the best books in this field in China. The article also includes a piece by Dai Kangsheng on a branch of Chinese Islam—the Xidao Tang. It positively elaborates on how this sect combines faith with patriotism, which holds significant practical relevance to China's advocacy of a harmonious society today. The book's theoretical contributions to establishing the sociology of religion in China are self-evident.