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Examines the resurgence of religious movements and the rise of fundamentalism. Concept of fundamentalism; Typology of religious revivalism and fundamentalism; Information on the historical innovations represented by fundamentalism.

Argues that diverse interpretations of Max Weber's concept of charisma is caused by inconsistencies in Weber's own conceptualization. Political sociology; Sociology of religion; Ideal type of charismatic authority informed by R. Sohm; Debate on pre-animism; Claim of an anti-traditionalist character of charisma.

Discusses the impact of fundamentalisms and patriarchal gender politics in women. Details on legalist-literalist fundamentalism and charismatic types of fundamentalism; Involvement of secularization and the global resurgence of religion; Association of fundamentalism and the crises of modernity.