Religious discourse in nineteenth-century Ontario: work, workers and the work ethos

Max Weber's ethos of work was not an integral part of the pre-industrial culture of Ontario. It had to be inculcated to encourage the formation of a culture conducive to the industrial era. This article examines the formative role of religious discourse in fostering just such a work ethic by co...

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Main Author: Kassam, Meenaz (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2014]
In: Studies in religion
Year: 2014, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Pages: 243-266
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ontario / Industrialization / Work ethics / Christianity / Discourse / History 1885-1910
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
CA Christianity
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
KBQ North America
TJ Modern history
Online Access: Volltext (doi)