Whether understood in a narrow sense as the popular works of a small number of (white male) authors, or as a larger more diffuse movement, 21st century scholars, journalists, and activists from all sides in the atheism versus theism debate, have noted the emergence of a particular form of atheism frequently dubbed New Atheism<\\Q>. This collection provides a scholarly yet accessible consideration of the place and impact of
New Atheist<\\Q> in the contemporary world. Combining traditional and innovative approaches, chapters draw on the insights of philosophers, religious studies scholars, sociologists, anthropologists, and literary critics to provide new insights into the relationship between
New Atheism<\\Q>, science, gender, sexuality, space, philosophy, fiction and much more. With contributions from Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom, and from atheists, theists and agnostics, the volume also presents diversity in regard to religious/irreligious commitment.<\\P>