The tilted playing field: Accounting for religious tastes. a more general model for the sociology of religion

A "more general"; theory is proposed speculatively for the sociological study of religion which combines narrative theory, socialization theory, and rational choice theory. The first describes what religion is, the second how it is passed on, and the third why there is a propensity for adu...

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Auteur principal: Greeley, Andrew 1928-2013 (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: [1999]
Dans: Journal of contemporary religion
Année: 1999, Volume: 14, Numéro: 2, Pages: 189-202
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Résumé:A "more general"; theory is proposed speculatively for the sociological study of religion which combines narrative theory, socialization theory, and rational choice theory. The first describes what religion is, the second how it is passed on, and the third why there is a propensity for adults to remain in the religious culture of their childhood. This theory helps to account for the remarkable durability of religion and religious affiliation and provides a broader approach to the social science study of religion. An illustration is provided of how the theory might be applied in data analysis.
ISSN:1469-9419
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of contemporary religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13537909908580861