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Zusatztext a lucid reconsideration of the concept of "the sacred", a term that has a rich vernacular life as well as a well-honed technical usage. Klappentext Re-interpreting Durkheim's theory of the sacred, this book sets out a theory of the sacred for use across a range of humanities and social science disciplines and draws on contemporary case study material to show how sacred forms - whether in 'religious' or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern world. Zusammenfassung Re-interpreting Durkheim's theory of the sacred, this book sets out a theory of the sacred for use across a range of humanities and social science disciplines and draws on contemporary case study material to show how sacred forms - whether in 'religious' or 'secular' guise - continue to shape social life in the modern world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Why do we need a sociology of the sacred? 1: Ontological and Durkheimian theories of the sacred 2: After Durkheim: the development of a cultural sociology of the sacred 3: Dominant and subjugated sacred forms: interpreting the systemic abuse and neglect of children in the Irish Industrial School system 4: The mediatization of the sacred: the BBC, Gaza and the DEC appeal 5: Living with the light and shadow of the sacred Conclusion
