The Sacred in the Modern World: A Cultural Sociological Approach
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It is often claimed that we live in a secular age. But we do not live in a desacralized one. Sacred forms - whether in 'religious' or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern world, giving rise to powerful emotions, polarized group identities, and even the very concept of moral society. Analyzing contemporary sacred forms is essential if we are to be able to make sense of the societies we live in and think critically about the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198705212
ISBN13:9780198705215
Release Date:April 2014
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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