Differentiation Theory

Differentiation Theory is a sociological theory that explains secularization as the historical process by which religious institutions, practices, and consciousness become increasingly distinct and specialized from other spheres of social life, such as politics, education, and economy.

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128

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2017–2026

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  1. HA
    Herman A. Witkin

    Educational Testing Service, United States

    3 publications · 584 citations

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  2. PC
    Paul Colomy

    University of Denver, United States

    3 publications · 260 citations

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  3. BB
    Barry Buzan

    London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom

    3 publications · 360 citations

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  4. NL
    Niklas Luhmann

    Bielefeld University, Germany

    3 publications · 770 citations

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    Boris S. Mordukhovich

    Wayne State University, United States

    3 publications · 528 citations

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  1. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 3 publications · 280 citations

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  2. Perceptual and Motor Skills

    3 publications · 73 citations

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  3. SIAM Journal on Optimization

    2 publications · 195 citations

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  4. Comparative European Politics

    CEP · 2 publications · 142 citations

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  5. Social Forces

    SF · 2 publications · 221 citations

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