For all the talk of globalization and all the talk of religion, there is very little being said about the relationship between them, except mention of various forms of fundamentalism. Here contributors identified only by name explore these relationships in 27 essays. They cover theoretical and global perspectives, religious institutions, key issues, and regional particularizations. Specific topics include sub-Saharan Africa, religious opposition to globalization, new religious movements, and conceptual boundaries and the marginalization of religious practices. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)