The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory...

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1. VerfasserIn: Berger, Peter L. (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Buch
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Newburyport Open Road Media 2011
In:Jahr: 2011
weitere Schlagwörter:B Church and social problems
B Religion and sociology
B Sociology
B Religion
B Electronic books
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Zusammenfassung:Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author's previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this bo
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ISBN:1453215379