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Politics and Religion in Central and Eastern Europe
Traditions and Transitions
Av William H. Swatos Jr., Jr. Swatos, William H. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
1063 kr
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This timely collection of 13 essays addresses a variety of aspects of political-religious interaction in the former Eastern Bloc. The studies reported here draw upon both quantitative and qualitative research methods in examining politics and religion in the former Soviet Union, East Germany, …
Power of Religious Publics
Staking Claims in American Society
Av William H. Swatos Jr., James K. Wellman
Inbunden, 1999
1063 kr
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Currently, public religion is in a time of flux and the notion of the common good—once associated with the Protestant voice in America—is openly contested by new religious coalitions seeking to communicate their version of the truth and plant their stake in the public domain. This edited volume …
From Medieval Pilgrimage to Religious Tourism
The Social and Cultural Economics of Piety
Av William H. Swatos Jr., Luigi Tomasi
Inbunden, 2002
1063 kr
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Bringing together prominent scholars in the sociology of religion, this collection of essays offers a framework for understanding the transition from the essentially penitential purposes of the medieval pilgrimage, to the rise of the varied spiritualities of contemporary religious tourism. Covering …
Bureaucracy Against Democracy and Socialism
Av Ronald Glassman, Paul Rosen m. fl.
Inbunden, 1987
1095 kr
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This collection of essays represents a comprehensive socio-political analysis of public and private bureaucracy, emphasizing its dangerous ramifications for democracy and individualism. The contributors analyze a variety of bureaucratic systems, providing a combination of theory, case studies, and …
Religious Sociology
Interfaces and Boundaries
Av William H. Swatos Jr., Jr. Swatos, William H. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1987
1063 kr
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This collection of seventeen essays presents an interactive discussion of critical issues in sociology and religion. Combining reports from empirical research with discussions of theoretical issues, personal reflections, and applied perspectives, the book offers a thorough examination of the …
Max Weber
A Bio-Bibliography
Av Peter Kivisto, William H. Swatos Jr.
Inbunden, 1988
830 kr
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Max Weber is surpassed only by Karl Marx in the breadth of his influence as a social scientist. This bio-bibliography presents a complete listing of printed translations of Weber's works into English and a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of the secondary literature in English about Weber and …
Religious Politics in Global and Comparative Perspective
Av William H. Swatos Jr., Dan A. Chekki m. fl.
Inbunden, 1989
852 kr
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Current social and political theories, which tend to dismiss religious resurgence as a deviant occurrence in the broad sweep of history, do not provide an adequate framework for the study of the dramatic resurgence of religion as a worldwide political force. This book is the first to address the …
Time, Place, and Circumstance
Neo-Weberian Studies in Comparative Religious History
Av William H. Swatos Jr., Jr. Swatos, William H. m. fl.
Inbunden, 1990
1063 kr
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This book is a collection of essays that explore a variety of topics in religious history, both East and West, using theoretical frameworks derived from the comparative-historical sociology of Max Weber. It breaks new ground, offering substantive new research in the historical sociology of …
For Democracy
The Noble Character and Tragic Flaws of the Middle Class
Av Ronald Glassman, Peter Kivisto m. fl.
Inbunden, 1993
1063 kr
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These sociologists and theorists, long concerned with the critical role in society of the middle class, trace its historical, structural, and cultural links with democracy since ancient times. They show how the middle class has been instrumental in spawning industrialization and capitalism. They …
Power of Religious Publics
Staking Claims in American Society
Av William H. Swatos Jr., James K. Wellman
E-bok, 1999
1169 kr
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Currently, public religion is in a time of flux and the notion of the common good—once associated with the Protestant voice in America—is openly contested by new religious coalitions seeking to communicate their version of the truth and plant their stake in the public domain. This edited volume …
Social Problems in Global Perspective
Av Ronald M. Glassman, William H. Swatos, Jr. m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
782 kr
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The global high-tech economy has generated a technological and scientific productive miracle. But along with the miracle has come problems. Social Problems in Global Perspective focuses on some of these problems, including family decline, divorce and single parenting; the gender war- with men and …
Protestant Ethic Turns 100
Essays on the Centenary of the Weber Thesis
Av Lutz Kaelber, William H. Swatos Jr
E-bok, 2016
1126 kr
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Marking the centennial anniversary of the first publication of Max Weber''s "Protestant Ethic" essays, a group of internationally recognized Weber scholars review the significance of Weber''s essays by addressing their original context, historical reception, and ongoing relevance. Lawrence Scaff, …
Protestant Ethic Turns 100
Essays on the Centenary of the Weber Thesis
Av Lutz Kaelber, William H. Swatos Jr
E-bok, 2016
1126 kr
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Marking the centennial anniversary of the first publication of Max Weber''s "Protestant Ethic" essays, a group of internationally recognized Weber scholars review the significance of Weber''s essays by addressing their original context, historical reception, and ongoing relevance. Lawrence Scaff, …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, William H. Swatos, Jr. m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
1979 kr
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This third edition of Sociology of Religion introduces students to key principles in the sociological understanding of religion, with revisions and updates throughout. The book offers an overview of the nature and function of religious institutions and practices, asking sociological questions about …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, William H. Swatos, Jr. m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
1009 kr
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This third edition of Sociology of Religion introduces students to key principles in the sociological understanding of religion, with revisions and updates throughout. The book offers an overview of the nature and function of religious institutions and practices, asking sociological questions about …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, William H. Swatos, Jr. m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
1107 kr
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This third edition of Sociology of Religion introduces students to key principles in the sociological understanding of religion, with revisions and updates throughout. The book offers an overview of the nature and function of religious institutions and practices, asking sociological questions about …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, Peter Kivisto m. fl.
Inbunden, 2025
1739 kr
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Sociology of Religion, Fourth Edition introduces students to the nature and function of religious institutions and practices while asking sociological questions about the changing role of religion in today’s “post-traditional” world. Broken into three parts, the book opens with the basics of …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, Peter Kivisto m. fl.
Häftad, 2025
852 kr
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Sociology of Religion, Fourth Edition introduces students to the nature and function of religious institutions and practices while asking sociological questions about the changing role of religion in today’s “post-traditional” world. Broken into three parts, the book opens with the basics of …
Sociology of Religion
Contemporary Developments
Av Kevin J. Christiano, Peter Kivisto m. fl.
E-bok, 2025
915 kr
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Sociology of Religion , Fourth Edition introduces students to the nature and function of religious institutions and practices while asking sociological questions about the changing role of religion in today''s “post-traditional” world. Broken into three parts, the book opens with the basics of …
Protestant Ethic Turns 100
Essays on the Centenary of the Weber Thesis
Av William H. Swatos Jr, Lutz Kaelber
Inbunden, 2005
3055 kr
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Marking the centennial anniversary of the first publication of Max Weber's "Protestant Ethic" essays, a group of internationally recognized Weber scholars review the significance of Weber's essays by addressing their original context, historical reception, and ongoing relevance. Lawrence Scaff, …
Protestant Ethic Turns 100
Essays on the Centenary of the Weber Thesis
Av William H. Swatos Jr, Lutz Kaelber
Häftad, 2005
950 kr
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Marking the centennial anniversary of the first publication of Max Weber's "Protestant Ethic" essays, a group of internationally recognized Weber scholars review the significance of Weber's essays by addressing their original context, historical reception, and ongoing relevance. Lawrence Scaff, …
Religion, Spirituality and Everyday Practice
Av Giuseppe Giordan, William H. Swatos, Jr.
Inbunden, 2011
1095 kr
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The current generation of young adults, at least in the Western world, has shown a marked tendency toward a preference for describing themselves as “spiritual” as contrasted to “religious.” This book seeks to examine the possible meanings and consequences associated with this contrast in terms of …
Religion, Spirituality and Everyday Practice
Av William H. Swatos, Jr., Giuseppe Giordan
E-bok, 2011
1413 kr
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The current generation of young adults, at least in the Western world, has shown a marked tendency toward a preference for describing themselves as “spiritual” as contrasted to “religious.” This book seeks to examine the possible meanings and consequences associated with this contrast in terms of …
Religion, Spirituality and Everyday Practice
Av Giuseppe Giordan, William H. Swatos, Jr.
Häftad, 2014
1313 kr
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The current generation of young adults, at least in the Western world, has shown a marked tendency toward a preference for describing themselves as “spiritual” as contrasted to “religious.” This book seeks to examine the possible meanings and consequences associated with this contrast in terms of …
Encyclopedia of Religion and Society
Inbunden, 1998
2952 kr
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The sacred and profane continue to interface, conflict, and intermingle in novel ways. The Encyclopedia of Religion and Society provides a guide map for these developments. From succinct, brief notes to essay-length entries, this encyclopedia covers world religious leaders and scholars—past and …
