Religion and popular culture : rescripting the sacred / Richard W. Santana and Gregory Erickson.
| Author/creator | Santana, Richard W. |
| Other author | Erickson, Gregory. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008. |
| Description | vi, 225 pages ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Popular culture and popular religion in America -- "Jesus is standing at home plate" : baseball and American Christianity -- Consuming faith : advertising, the pornographic gaze and religious desire -- Absolute contradictions : perceptions of the spiritual and the religious in popular music -- The gods of film : representing God and Jesus at the movies -- Television drama, fan communities and theology : God as "nothing solid" -- Demons, aliens and spiritual warfare : belief and reality -- Evil reloaded : political rhetoric, philosophy, and video games after 9/11. |
| Abstract | "This work considers ways in which American cultural products such as TV, advertising, music, and video games have played a significant role in creating, representing, and influencing contradictory religious identities"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-219) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Santana, Richard W. Religion and popular culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2008 |
| LCCN | 2008007873 |
| ISBN | 9780786435531 (softcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786435534 (softcover ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BL2525 .S258 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |