Introduction: the marketization of religion

The contributions in this volume show a balanced ratio between - highly needed - theoretical discussions and analysis of empirical material. They also more or less equally distribute according to prevalence awarded to either consumerism or neoliberalism as a driving force for religious change. Far f...

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Published in:Religion
Authors: Gauthier, François 1973- (Author) ; Martikainen, Tuomas 1971- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2018
In: Religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Commercial exploitation
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
Further subjects:B Consumerism
B Religion
B Marketization
B Neoliberalism
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Summary:The contributions in this volume show a balanced ratio between - highly needed - theoretical discussions and analysis of empirical material. They also more or less equally distribute according to prevalence awarded to either consumerism or neoliberalism as a driving force for religious change. Far from being exhaustive or even representative, it is a worthy and timely addition to the discussion on the rapports between marketization and religion.
ISSN:1096-1151
Contains:Enthalten in: Religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/0048721X.2018.1482614