Religion for realists / Samuel L. Perry ; foreword by David E. Campbell.
| Author/creator | Perry, Samuel L. author. |
| Other author | Campbell, David E., 1971- writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2024] |
| Description | xviii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "Religion matters. It shapes the personal lives of the vast majority of human beings on the planet and there's evidence its influence over global politics is growing, not shrinking. Yet we in the Western world often misunderstand much about how religion functions. Influenced by dominant Anglo Protestant culture, when we think about "religion" we tend to think about individual beliefs, doctrines, and the transformative power of individual religious actors. On the contrary, the best social science teaches us religion's importance and power lie more in the deep culture of social norms and identity, the imperatives of human populations, and the rules and resources of social structure"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-193) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Perry, Samuel L. Religion for realists New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2024] 9780197672570 |
| LCCN | 2024028529 |
| ISBN | 9780197672549 |
| ISBN | 9780197672556 (pb) |
| ISBN | 0197672558 (pb) |
| ISBN | 019767254X (hb) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Order on Demand Title | Order On Demand | ✔ Available | Click to order this title |